fortran95 or c for a new stellar evolution program?

[Frank Timmes]

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hi evert,

great post. i  wish to reply to something you aid
that i think got tossed off a bit too casually:

> Unfortunately I don't think current
> compilers and development tools are properly adapted for projects like
> this.

no. there are several successful hydro codes in daily
use (e.g., flash, enzo, various lanl codes) that implement
the multiple language approach. while i'd agree that this
approach has its challenges, i'm certain that the current compilers
and development tools are capable of doing the job.

some of the multi-lingual approach is driven by the number
of people and their chosen disciplines. as soon as you mix
astro, cs, and algorithm folks on a project, multiple languages
is almost guaranteed. of course, the author(s) of singular hero codes
within a given discipline have the luxury of choosing to be mono- 
lingual.

fxt


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