Hello Sam,

My personal split between python and C++ is the following:

I use Python for code where I want to favor code simplicity and reliability (less line of code, more use of existing code block, easier text parsing). I find Python faster to write and easier to debug. I've written simple web server, or driver for serial port sensors in 10th of lines.

I use C++ when I need speed optimisation, I'm working with big objects (image, point clouds) and when I use multiple threads.

In summary, most of my glue and simple programs are in python, but the core number crunching code is in c++.

Again, this my personal use. I'm not sure you can make a rule of it.

Best,

On 07/19/10 08:31, Sam Quintanar wrote:

I know C++, but Python is new to me. It seems like it would be fun to learn Python.
Please talk me in or out of using Python!

1- What justifies using Python in ROS?

2- Are the majority of tutorials in Python or C++?

3- I notice that if one wants to use an IDE, Eclipse and Code:Blocks are suggested in the ROS wiki along with how to create an ROS package in Code:Blocks......but I see nothing like this for Python......what is a suggested IDE for Python?

4- Looking towards future robot-building tools integration, does Python support possibilities of using ROS+Orocos+OpenCV+Gazebo......C++ can be used with Orocos, but can Python?

5- I know C++ can be used for real-time action due to its speed, but can Python?

Thanks.

SamQ

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