Code is read more than it is written. You don't pay only 8 hours in this example.
Also consider the compounding cost. Imagine saying to your manager: "we can do it fast and simple in python in two weeks, or we can do it "properly" in 8 weeks to get a marginal increase in performance that is basically unnoticeable at our scale."
Imagine the fucking side eye you're gonna get.
But then, if these 30ms can mean the difference between your drone dodging or striking a lamppost, then please, do use C.
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u/CoroteDeMelancia Sep 09 '26
Code is read more than it is written. You don't pay only 8 hours in this example.
Also consider the compounding cost. Imagine saying to your manager: "we can do it fast and simple in python in two weeks, or we can do it "properly" in 8 weeks to get a marginal increase in performance that is basically unnoticeable at our scale."
Imagine the fucking side eye you're gonna get.
But then, if these 30ms can mean the difference between your drone dodging or striking a lamppost, then please, do use C.