Thuan Seah Tan wrote: > Hi all, > > I am new to python and currently I am working on a traffic simulation > which I plan to define the various agents using scripting. It's kind of like > scripting for non-playable character in games. I am thinking of using python > for this but I am concerned with running time. Is scripting a lot slower > compared to direct implementation in C++? Does compiling the script help in
"Learning Python" is a good book to start learning Python. I don't think you'll be better off in C++. If speed is of utmost importance for the whole implementation, then I suggest C++ but well coded Python runs atleast/near to C++ implementation. Otherwise, you can atleast code the speed-savvy part of the implementation in C++. Ofcourse, Python object model is based on a virtual machine (called PVM) which accounts for slower start-up due to native function call conversion but you'll find that learning curve is only a tiny fraction compared to C++. And you'll surely love Python. =) > any way? Also, can anyone recommend me a book that covers python in general > as well as C++ binding? Thanks. "Progamming in Python" is another excellent book that might be of help. If you are developing on windows machine then http://aspn.activestate.com/ASPN/Python has some helpful recipes. C++ bindings in Python are handled by extending python objects and manipulating it from C++ codes using the Python headers. Also, http://python.org/docs should be a good reference. Also Google for "vaults of parnassus" and Fredrik lundh's guide on Python. Goodluck! -- thanks, nepBabu.cx c c .-.,;(") .'`~C.-.c =W= -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
