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If this is a counter-question, where is the question in it? :) I agree that other factors are more important then static vs dynamic typing. However, dynamic typing advocates claim better productivity and static typing advocates claim better code quality. I was wondering whether anyone had actual evidence to support their claims.

Winston Ewert
– Winston Ewert

2010-10-16 18:17:09 +00:00
Commented Oct 16, 2010 at 18:17
@Winston: I removed the counter bit :p As you mentionned it's mostly claims. I think most advocates of dynamic typing are mixing ease of use with dynamic typing, while ease of use is mostly about tools. I do agree that the possibility to write quick throw-away prototypes and to experiment short commands using an interpreter are a productivity boost, but even Haskell (perhaps the language with the most impressive type system of the moment) has an interpreter for quick experimentation :)

Matthieu M.
– Matthieu M.

2010-10-17 10:23:03 +00:00
Commented Oct 17, 2010 at 10:23
But until someone actually does a study that considers this question - whether methodology, tools have a larger impact than language on defect rates, productivity - we just end up comparing anecdotes.

Frank Shearar
– Frank Shearar

2010-10-20 08:22:03 +00:00
Commented Oct 20, 2010 at 8:22

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