Python too slow?

[bearophileHUGS at lycos.com]

cokofree... at gmail.com:
> A lecturer gave me the perfect answer to the question of speed.
> "You have two choices when it comes to programming. Fast code, or fast
> coders."

I don't believe that anymore, ShedSkin compiles slowly and it has
limitations still, but it shows that it's possible to create a
language with simple short syntax and high running speed at the same
time.

Bye,
bearophile