From: Glenn Parker Date: 2005-06-22T07:41:46+09:00 Subject: Re: 1. Ruby result: 101 seconds , 2. Java result:9.8 seconds, 3. Perl result:62 seconds Ryan Leavengood wrote: > > If you prefer Java to Ruby for its performance and whatever other factors, > that is cool. I definitely would not be here if I preferred Java. > But I fail to see the point in constantly making performance > comparisons, especially from people who seem to want to program in Ruby. Well, I think it's valid to make the comparisons every once in a while, since it highlights a weakness that Ruby implementations will have a hard time overcoming on their own. When you lag behind Perl by a factor of two on *everything*, then you have a real problem. > If the performance of Ruby is that much of an issue, I'd suggest putting > your money where your mouth is and helping with YARV or trying to make > your own Ruby VM. It isn't exactly child's play. Would throwing money at the problem help YARV? I'm serious. -- Glenn Parker | glenn.parker-AT-comcast.net |