2003.12.04
Linux Journal: Rapid Development Using Python
Linux Journal: Rapid Development Using Python
http://www.linuxjournal.com/article.php?sid=7282

SkipWare GUIの開発者が、プロトタイプ開発用の言語を探していた。

Because the interface requirements were soft and time was short, we approached the interface with a rapid development mentality focused on constant customer feedback.

C、PHP、Perl、Java、Pythonの中から、Pythonをチョイスすることにした。

しかしPythonを使っていくうちに、その素晴らしさに目ざめ、プロトタイプだけでなく実際の管理画面にもPythonを採用するに至った、というストーリー。

結論部分にはこうある。

In the future, Python will be looked upon favorably by both the development staff and the company at large, because it has allowed us to respond to customer requests in a fast-paced, rapid development environment. The built-in types, lack of compilation, interactive interpreter and usability of Python have made it the language of choice of many and have raised the bar of excellence when evaluating other languages.

ネタ元:Sean McGrath : And the conclusion is?