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		C++ vs Java vs Python vs Ruby : a first impression (w/side-by-side comparison) (dmh2000.com)
		1 point by humanlever on June 14, 2008 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 1 comment

gaius on June 14, 2008 [–]

" I came up with a vague impression that Ruby is more pure and is set to win in the long run, but that Python is currently more practical for now"

I'm curious as to the reasoning behind both these assertions.

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