Is Python overhyped (just like Java)?

[Brian Quinlan]

> Python hides all the low-level stuff and lets you concentrate on the
> problem you are trying to solve.  This might even lead to Python apps
> running faster than C++ apps.  

There is a C++ vs. Java example of this phenomenon: the Xalan-C XSLT
processor consistently benchmarks slower than the Xalan-J XSLT
processor. Much of the Xalan-C development effort is focused on fixing
memory problems, ensuring that the project builds on all platforms, etc.


Most of the algorithmic performance optimizations and new features
appear first in Xalan-J and are then moved into Xalan-C when the
developer resources are available.

Cheers,
Brian