Re: Lua is faster than Java?

[Asko Kauppi <askok@...>]

I think the only way to really, really convince people is to show a  
demo that runs in their particular application area.  That is, not a  
'benchmark' of sorts but a real full-blown application, albeit a  
simple one.

As is commonly known, not only the execution speed but also launching  
speed is vital, and in that Java is definately not a champion.  (no  
flames, please..)

We need a "killer application area" for Lua, similar to what Games  
already are, but more visible.

-ak

ouli kirjoitti 26.7.2005 kello 5.36:

> on 2005-07-25, David Olofson write:
>
> > On Monday 25 July 2005 04.40, ouli wrote:
> >
> > >     I've read things like "Lua is faster than Java ".
> >
> > I believe it is, if you compare under fair circumstances; ie similar
> > implementations or similar hardware. The Lua VM is more effective by
> > design.
>
>     I believe it,too, since I use lua in our project on 2003. But I  
> had a little beaten yesterday, when somebody show me the Benchmarks  
> on shootout.alioth.debian.org . I just can not believe Java is 3X  
> faster then lua! Then we search other Benchmarks. Oh, I am  
> depressed, the result is the same: Java's ranks is higher than  
> lua's. I be certain of that there is something wrong with the  
> Benchmarks. But I can not persuade the guy who show me the  
> Benchmarks. Of course, he is a java fan.
>
>
> > >     How can i improve performance with lua?
> >
> > Implement a JIT for the platform(s) you're interested in...? :-)
> >
> > A Lua-to-C compiler, along with a good optimizing C compiler, would
> > probably be an easier way, though it may not be viable depending on
> > your application.
>
>      Wow, It is a beautiful idea, though it can really not be  
> viable depending on our project. Thanx a lots. :-) . I think I will  
> rewrite the common functions with C, or do other optimizes first.