That doesn't cut it. I'm aware of the executable archive bundles that are possible -- but something that creates such redundancy by bunding another Perl compiler with every single executable just doesn't really cut it, particularly since it really cuts against the grain for developers who spend so much time trying to eliminate redundant code. Whereas the ease of distribution of an independent executable application serves the social need of end users, the lack of a need to distribute a parser with every single installation of a given application serves the social need of the developers -- and lacking that, developers tend to focus on users who already have the parser, or use a different language.

Sure, it can be handy to be able to create these executable archives sometimes, but use of that capability tends to be the exception rather than the rule.

Also . . . I'm not talking about bytecode (which needs a VM to run), but a stand-alone persistent binary compiled executable file.

print substr("Just another Perl hacker", 0, -2);
 - apotheon
CopyWrite Chad Perrin

In reply to Re^4: Perl in the Enterprise by apotheon
in thread Perl in the Enterprise by Scott7477

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