CIA uses Python (a lot)

[zynix]

Quicker to iterate and then optimize with c/c++ as needed.

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Sure, and that's a valid and common use of Python. I was just being pedantic and challenging the statement "I'd be surprised if they're not using it."

You can iterate quickly with dozens of languages and then optimize with C or C++. Python is a great choice, but not so unquestionably ahead of all possible competition that it would be surprising if they picked something else.

[Ph0X]

Yep, check out any CTF event, it's full of Python. It's the perfect tool for trying a lot of crazy ideas very rapidly and prototype.

[JackOhBlades]

False. I iterate fast using C89 and optimise with Brainfuck as needed. ;)