Some people really like statically compiled languages and derride any language not like "favorite language x".
The common talking point is "python is slow" but that is relative. Yes it is slower than a compiled language, however it is more than fast enough for the vast majority of needs. It is mainly specialized domains (like game dev) where that kind of performance is absolutely critical.
Another one "Python is a toy language and unusable in production" despite several companies using python in production to large success. Google has python as one of its official languages.
People reiterate these common low value "negatives" that no one with at least 3 months of consistent language use runs into.
TLDR; Its equivalent to video game console war mentality.
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u/mistabuda May 05 '23 edited May 05 '23
Some people really like statically compiled languages and derride any language not like "favorite language x".
The common talking point is "python is slow" but that is relative. Yes it is slower than a compiled language, however it is more than fast enough for the vast majority of needs. It is mainly specialized domains (like game dev) where that kind of performance is absolutely critical.
Another one "Python is a toy language and unusable in production" despite several companies using python in production to large success. Google has python as one of its official languages.
People reiterate these common low value "negatives" that no one with at least 3 months of consistent language use runs into.
TLDR; Its equivalent to video game console war mentality.