title: fastest scripting programming language?
body: <p>I have a web application project where performances count more 
  than anything else, and I have the choice of the technologies 
  to use.</p>
  
  <p>The language shootout benchmarks that are not really related 
  to web applications.</p>
  
  <p>What would you recommand as the best suitable candidates?</p>
  
  <p>Thanks!</p>
  
  <hr>
  
  <p>A friend suggested the gwan server on IRC. Looks to be what I 
  was searching but I never heard about it before. Anybody with 
  prior experience on this package? Ease of use, reliability? </p>
  
  <p>Before I leave Apache, I would like to get your thoughts.</p>