That's why I said 'sort of'. ;)

Python is for building plugins for Poser.  Yes, it's scripting but so is COFFEE in C4D (and you can build plugins with it).  Actually, Python is like Java - it runs bytecode.  You really don't want C++ or something like that.  Yes, it's faster compiled code but you also have to have the systems (Windows 32, Windows 64, MacOS X), tools (Visual Studio, CodeWarrior, Xcode), and knowledge of how to use them (which can get complex at times).  It takes a good bit of expense and time as well.

What would be the viable alternative to Python then?

Robert

C makes it easy to shoot yourself in the foot. C++ makes it harder, but when you do, you blow your whole leg off.

 -- Bjarne Stroustrup

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