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Hello Sam,<br>
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My personal split between python and C++ is the following:<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
I use C++ when I need speed optimisation, I'm working with big objects
(image, point clouds) and when I use multiple threads.<br>
<br>
In summary, most of my glue and simple programs are in python, but the
core number crunching code is in c++.<br>
<br>
Again, this my personal use. I'm not sure you can make a rule of it.<br>
<br>
Best,<br>
<br>
On 07/19/10 08:31, Sam Quintanar wrote:
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know C++, but Python is new to me. It seems like it would be fun to
learn Python.<br>
Please talk me in or out of using Python!<br>
<br>
1- What justifies using Python in ROS?<br>
<br>
2- Are the majority of tutorials in Python or C++?<br>
<br>
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?<br>
<br>
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?<br>
<br>
5- I know C++ can be used for real-time action due to its speed, but
can Python?<br>
<br>
Thanks.<br>
<br>
SamQ<br>
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