This guide was originally published as a visual guide by DevMindS on the Soargram platform.
Here are 5 persistent myths that even experienced developers fall for — backed by real facts from industry experts.
Myth 1: "Python is slow because it's interpreted"
This is only half true. Python is indeed slower than C or Rust, but not because it's interpreted. Python code is first compiled to bytecode, which runs on the Python Virtual Machine (PVM) — similar to how Java works.
What actually makes Python slower is its dynamic nature. Every operation requires type lookups, method resolution, boxing/unboxing, and memory allocation. A simple expression like p.x + 2 in Python involves:
