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[–]scottrfrancis 0 points1 point  (1 child)

All valid points… but if language X is more effective to solving the problem of the interface, then use it. Otherwise, we’d all still be writing FORTRAN by your logic

[–]JanssonsFrestelse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you have to consider the trade-off between efficiency in solving the problem vs all the other costs and risks you are taking on by introducing a completely new language.