I don't like Java, but don't underestimate the performance of the JVM. Unless you're a crazy perf wiz, then your average C code won't beat your average Java cod

I don't like Java, but don't underestimate the performance of the JVM. Unless you're a crazy perf wiz, then your average C code won't beat your average Java code. It's fast enough for short processes, and for long processes the JIT is pretty darn good. Also note that a JIT can perform runtime assumptions and optimize code based on what is currently the case, which an AOT compiler cannot. It takes a lot more than a toolchain to write fast code.