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  • Why is Python still popular despite its slower performance?

    Posted by Abbas Ali on 11/11/2024 at 8:28 am

    Python is incredibly easy to read and write, which makes it perfect for rapid prototyping and development.

    Seon Theotleib replied 1 week, 2 days ago 5 Members · 4 Replies
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  • Saturnus Hektor

    Member
    11/13/2024 at 10:03 am

    The vast library ecosystem for Python, particularly for data science, web development, and automation, makes it a go-to language despite its speed.

  • Kalyani Hind

    Member
    11/13/2024 at 10:17 am

    Python’s performance limitations can be mitigated using libraries like Cython or moving bottleneck tasks to C/C++.

  • Loraine Kayode

    Member
    11/13/2024 at 10:29 am

    Python’s simplicity and versatility make it a top choice for developers who prioritize developer time over runtime performance.

  • Seon Theotleib

    Member
    11/14/2024 at 5:22 am

    In most cases, the speed difference isn’t noticeable for I/O-bound tasks like web development or automation scripts.

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