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This is quite a well-argued post with decent examples. A point well worth repeating.

Mature language and tools, stable and "fast execution", clean interaction with popular services. Its not sexy but if you are competent enough - it can get the job done and get it done fast.

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Wasn't it obvious? I mean, this is applicable for almost any language, let it be C++, ASP, TCL or whatever isn't considered trendy anymore but it's proven and stable, and isn't completely unsuited for the task(COBOL, 4GL, RPG...)

Takes at the very least a year to became proficient in any language, and spending that time learning about your tools, that's is a luxury a startup doesn't have. Wasn't it pure common sense?

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