Reasons for migration

In this section, we will look at concerns that people face in various languages and whether migration to Go can alleviate them.

Python

Python is an interpreted programming language known for its expressiveness and ability to support high-velocity product development. Its ecosystem also encompasses powerful frameworks, such as Django, that make building web applications extremely easy and error-proof. Many studies, such as the one in the following reference, have consistently shown that Python is more than twice as productive as Java:

Reference: http://www.connellybarnes.com/documents/language_productivity.pdf

That said, Python is not without its quirks. The following list describes some of the challenges...