Compilation speed can be an important trait of a programming language (or more precisely, a dev env / buildchain). I remember writing code in M68000 assembly, t

Compilation speed can be an important trait of a programming language (or more precisely, a dev env / buildchain). I remember writing code in M68000 assembly, the compile step was lightning fast because you didn't need one. I do also remember going near cross-eyed tracing code flow down narrow columns of vaguely varied yet similar-looking statements -- hours upon hours! If your daily task build is taking over an hour on modern hardware, it's likely you have organizational problems masquerading as tech debt. No language choice will prevent that; good technical leadership can help mitigate it.