Python script and C++

[Thuan Seah Tan]

Hi all,

    I am new to python  and currently I am working on a traffic simulation 
which I plan to define the various agents using scripting. It's kind of like 
scripting for non-playable character in games. I am thinking of using python 
for this but I am concerned with running time. Is scripting a lot slower 
compared to direct implementation in C++? Does compiling the script help in 
any way? Also, can anyone recommend me a book that covers python in general 
as well as C++ binding? Thanks.


Thuan Seah Tan