Go vs Python: Speed Comparison (Short Summary)
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Go vs Python: Speed Comparison (Short Summary)
Factor | Go (Golang) ποΈ | Python π |
Execution Speed | Much faster (compiled, statically typed) | Slower (interpreted, dynamically typed) |
Concurrency | Excellent (goroutines, lightweight threads) | Limited (GIL restricts true parallelism) |
Startup Time | Faster (binary execution) | Slower (interpreter overhead) |
Memory Usage | Efficient (static typing, GC optimized) | Higher (dynamic typing, GC overhead) |
Best For | High-performance, concurrent systems, microservices | Data science, scripting, automation, AI/ML |
Verdict:
Go is ~10-100x faster than Python for CPU-intensive tasks.
Python is slower, but better for AI, ML, and rapid development.
π Go for speed & concurrency.
π Python for flexibility & AI.
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