The document compares several popular programming languages including C, C++, Java, and Python based on various criteria such as readability, writeability, lines of code, execution time, memory consumption, and intended usage. It finds that no single language is definitively better, and the best choice depends on the problem domain and available resources. Statistical data shows differences in parsing performance between languages. The conclusion is that healthy comparison helps open our minds to different techniques, but the most important factors are solving the problem and having the proper resources.