Re: [pygame] Python and Speed

[Richard Goedeken <SirRichard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Learn to write C.  The best software is written as a hybrid of multiple 
technologies, each serving a different purpose.  Python's strengths are rapid 
development and succint, easy to read code.  C's strengths are flexibility and 
machine optimization.  MMX and SSE assembly code are for maximum performance in 
core mathematical routines.

Bruce Lee said that a true practitioner must be like the water - able to adapt 
to any attacker's style and defend in the most effective manner.  Since Python 
will never be as fast as C, you must learn C in order to become a better 
programmer.  Don't expect anyone to change the laws of the universe for you.

Richard


Ian Mallett wrote:
> -I think it has been thoroughly established that Python cannot be as 
> fast as C.
> -As far as algorithms go, intelligence is better, but I hold by using 
> vastly simpler ones to speed development.  Someone just mentioned 
> sorting methods.  In that case, obviously, a little extra coding doesn't 
> hurt, but changing your game's architecture each time an largish 
> optional feature is added is a bad idea. 
> -I also still hold by wanting Python to be faster.  I don't care if it 
> is impossible; I still want it to be.  I'm not going to give up on 
> Python's great niceness just for a want of some speed.
> Ian