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archargelodtoday at 1:14 PM1 replyview on HN

> For the rare exceptions, I make a C lib

The problem is that most people using Python don't have enough expertise in C to do the same.

It also kinda destroys the argument that Python is good if your solution for performance is to use a different language alongside it.


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itishappytoday at 1:57 PM

The argument is that the ergonomics of using Python are worth the squeeze of learning two languages. Are the ergonomics of using Zig really enough to justify replacing Python on the happy path, or would it end up replacing just C?

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