> We have vastly better tools now in those niches.
But do we? I'll beg to differ.
Python explodes in to LoC when you try to attempt to work with the OS. You need to source modules that turn the application in to bloat. 98% of def's you don't require.
If you need a multi-purpose tool, or a model than sure. For the simple automation of running a rsync or ZFS snapshot schedule to copy to & from a NAS in a guaranteed timely manner in cron, it works just fine. The overhead of using languages compared to the previous is partly why I keep using bash or Tcl.
But do we? I'll beg to differ.
Python explodes in to LoC when you try to attempt to work with the OS. You need to source modules that turn the application in to bloat. 98% of def's you don't require.
If you need a multi-purpose tool, or a model than sure. For the simple automation of running a rsync or ZFS snapshot schedule to copy to & from a NAS in a guaranteed timely manner in cron, it works just fine. The overhead of using languages compared to the previous is partly why I keep using bash or Tcl.