PERL Miscellaneous - Re: FAQ 1.9: How does Perl compare with other languages like Java,

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Re: FAQ 1.9: How does Perl compare with other languages like Java,

Gerald Meazell

2004-12-29, 8:57 pm

PerlFAQ Server wrote:
> 1.9: How does Perl compare with other languages like Java, Python, REXX, Scheme, or Tcl?
>
> Favorably in some areas, unfavorably in others. Precisely which areas
> are good and bad is often a personal choice, so asking this question on
> Usenet runs a strong risk of starting an unproductive Holy War.

I'm just getting started with Perl but have extensive knowledge of REXX.
If you'd like me to write a comparison, I'd be happy to do that. Let
me know.

--
Gerald

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