title: Most appropriate language/library for low latency network application?
body: <p>I'm planning a project that requires fast (as quick as possible) TCP server access. I've been testing out Java with Netty and C++ with BOOST. The project requires multithreading (if that affects any suggestions).</p>
  
  <p>In my tests (not thorough, but enough to provide an insight) it would appear as though Java servers aren't anywhere near as quick to respond as those written in C or C++. Is this true or is my implementation/setup most likely wrong?</p>
  
  <p>I've also got some experience in Objective C and if it were plausible, and the resulting application was fast enough, writing a server in Objective C would be great as it's the language I've got most experience with.</p>
  
  <p>I know that someone will most likely respond saying that C is probably the best option for speed, but is there any significant overhead using an OOP language for networking? It seems as though the network speed would be the main bottleneck.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks to anyone who is willing to impart some advice to an intrigued programmer :)</p>