Re: call-process should not block process filters from running

[Mattias Engdegård]

27 juni 2023 kl. 23.55 skrev Spencer Baugh <sbaugh@janestreet.com>:

> When Lisp code calls call-process, then while call-process is running,
> all Lisp is blocked from running, including process filters and timers
> created beforehand by other Lisp.  This call-process behavior is
> harmful

I/O is faster for call-process partly because these things can be avoided, and 
there is less consing. The overall latency is also slightly lower.
(Not to say that there isn't plenty of room for improvement for either.)

But otherwise yes, make-process is often preferable for the reasons you mention 
and others.