PYTHON VS. PERL VS. TCL

Sat Nashikkar (snash@bnr.ca)
11 Apr 1995 18:09:18 GMT

How does python compare with Perl and Tcl ? Has anyone compiled an analysis of
pros and cons of the three? Some metrics to be considered are:
1. Learning curve
2. Ease of use
3. Portablility
4. Execution speed
5. Extensibility
6. Development tools such as debuggers, profilers, code browsers
7. Scalability, i.e. scope of application.
8. Maintainability
9. Built-in Functionality ie. OS interface, GUI toolkits, Networking, etc.
10. Contributed code in the public domain
11. Popularity.
Not that this implies too much, take m$oft windoze, for e.g ;-)

I just picked up the Python1.2 distribution and I am considering using it for some tools development. I like the OO features :-) .

Sat Nashikkar,
BNR.
snash@bnr.ca