I've coded in C, C++, Ruby, JavaScript, Java, C#, PHP, and messed with Rust and Haskell a little. Go is by far the most productive compiled language I've used, though I've certainly had moments with JS and Ruby that felt more productive.
For me the reason is that the language imposes little cognitive load, leaving my brain free to spend almost 100% of its energy thinking about the problem I am attempting to solve.
With complex languages like C++ I find that I'm spending too much time thinking about language internals and syntax, and with C I am spending too much time doing super low level things. Both these languages also require constant attention to make sure their many built-in footguns do not go off.
Scripting languages like JS and Ruby can be more productive up front, but as a code base matures it becomes harder and harder to feel confident about the code not having hidden runtime bugs. Dynamic runtime typing is technical debt. These languages also run slower, though I have to say JS VMs are impressive.
I have not used Rust enough to comment. Feels like a better C++. Haskell feels like it would be great for certain areas where the provability it offers shines but isn't quite general purpose.
But YMMV. Ultimately I care more about what is written than the language. 'Tis a poor craftsman who blames his tools.
For me the reason is that the language imposes little cognitive load, leaving my brain free to spend almost 100% of its energy thinking about the problem I am attempting to solve.
With complex languages like C++ I find that I'm spending too much time thinking about language internals and syntax, and with C I am spending too much time doing super low level things. Both these languages also require constant attention to make sure their many built-in footguns do not go off.
Scripting languages like JS and Ruby can be more productive up front, but as a code base matures it becomes harder and harder to feel confident about the code not having hidden runtime bugs. Dynamic runtime typing is technical debt. These languages also run slower, though I have to say JS VMs are impressive.
I have not used Rust enough to comment. Feels like a better C++. Haskell feels like it would be great for certain areas where the provability it offers shines but isn't quite general purpose.
But YMMV. Ultimately I care more about what is written than the language. 'Tis a poor craftsman who blames his tools.