> What I wonder is why there isn't a language that is C, with safe defaults, easy-to use syntax, as fast as C Because part of the speed of C is due to the fact

> What I wonder is why there isn't a language that is C, with safe defaults, easy-to use syntax, as fast as C Because part of the speed of C is due to the fact that it doesn't do much for you. The moment you want the language to guarantee your memory safety, you'll have to pay either via speed penalty or via added complexity. At least this has been the case with the languages I know. Maybe someday something else will emerge which proves me wrong.