Python is a great language why one would use it behind anyone's back ?�

Python has several ways to deal with static typing, performance and optimization, cython, shedskin , pypy and lately its creators linked a new kind of python that allows for static types in his twitter feed.�

There are also ways for python to take advantage LLVM one such project is by Dropbox people (Where the creators of Python currently works for) called "pyston" for high performance python --> https://tech.dropbox.com/2014/04/introducing-pyston-an-upcoming-jit-based-python-implementation/�

and the list goes on.... and on..... and on....�