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Johannes Schindelin <Johannes.Schindelin@gmx.de> writes:

>> Are there any rules on the choice of the script language ?
>
> Yes. Do not try to introduce unnecessary dependencies. But if it is 
> the right tool to do the job, you should use it. As of now, we have perl, 
> python and Tcl/Tk.

Very well said.  That's what currently stands.