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Subject: Re: [PHP-DEV] P++: FAQ
From: phpmailinglists@gmail.com (Peter Bowyer)

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On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 at 05:32, Andi Gutmans <andigutmans@gmail.com> wrote:

> I must admit that the first time I read Zeev=E2=80=99s email I got anxiou=
s... but
> it is frustrating that PHP has a WAY better runtime than Python and most
> other dynamic languages yet is falling out of fashion.


In the case of Python, it seems to be the numerical, scientific and linear
algebra libraries that's driving its popularity.

I agree PHP has a way better runtime and it is frustrating to see this
happen.


> It=E2=80=99s strange given how much better it actually runs (really being=
 unbiased
> here).
>

If PHP doesn't have the libraries people want, and if PHP is perceived as a
web scripting language rather than a general-purpose dynamic language, then
the better runtime isn't going to convince a large audience that it's the
best tool for the job.

Peter

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