Improvements over time
rakudo-2011.07 + 6model-based NQP (2011.08) + 6model-based regex engine (2011.08) + improved iteration support (2011.08) + better type inferencing + inlined functions + native type support
Results (seconds):
2011.01 2011.07 while 0..^N 23.04 14.43 for 0..^N 34.93 26.90 startup 0.62 0.59