[perrylaj]

> When I compare Java and Python in this respect -- and I do as a working programmer in both on a frequent basis -- Java is still slow.

I feel this as well, but I also think it's desirable. Java is slower to add features because the bar is quite a bit higher (especially with regard to backwards-compatibility).

I'd much rather have long previews and occasional removal of previews than have a language that becomes bloated and kneecapped by past rushed decisions.

There's Kotlin, Scala, Groovy, etc, if you want to run on the JVM with languages that offer more features (and footguns). I find the balance OK, personally.

I'd much rather them pull the `STR.` templates than push it forward knowing its not ergonomic in practice.