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Sara
What is the best programming language? Is Python better than JavaScript?
Without a goal, “better” has no clear meaning.
The best language?
For what?
Start with what you want to build. Your goal, constraints, and experience are more useful criteria than popularity or loyalty to a language.
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A question someone can answer
Sara
I want to build a small tool that sorts CSV files. I am a beginner and only need to run it on my own computer. What options are suitable, and why?
The goal, experience, and environment give recommendations a useful basis.
Choose the goal before the tool
For learning, choose a small, specific project. Then look for tools with suitable learning resources, libraries, and support. Compare languages for that project instead of trying to find a winner for every possible task.
For production work, consider the runtime, team experience, maintenance, available libraries, and performance constraints. Stay with a language long enough to build something. Revisit the decision when your needs or evidence change.
Your experience matters, but other people may have different needs. Explain your reasoning and discuss trade-offs instead of insulting tools or the people who use them.
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