What Makes A Programming Language Good

[Jacob Carlborg]

On 2011-01-20 10:19, Gour wrote:
> On Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:40:49 +0100
> Jacob Carlborg<doob at me.com>  wrote:
>
>> 1. it uses python, yet another dependency
>
> True, but it brings more features over e.g. cmake 'cause you have full
> language on disposal.

I would go with a tool that uses a dynamic language as a DSL. I'm 
assuming you can embed the the dynamic language completely without the 
need for external dependencies.

>> 2. it seems complicated
>
> Well, build systems are complex... ;)
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Gour

Hm, right. I was actually kind of thinking about a build tool, not a 
package system/tool. But it seemed complex anyway, it should be able to 
be quite simple.

-- 
/Jacob Carlborg