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Is there like a guide on programming languages? As in what works best for what kind of project?

I have a somewhat solid understanding of some programming languages, but I’m having some trouble which language might be better for a type of project. As in like, is python better for a simple chess game than Java.
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As always with any “Engineering” question which is what this is, the real answer is, it depends.

Most answers should be “go with what you know  best” so if you know python then use that.

Thinking about your project up front can dictate what technologies you use including language.

Is a static type system important, 
Will you want functional programming and/or Object oriented programming.

Will you follow a design pattern or grow the program organically as you add features. 


There’s a bunch of options and bunch of trade-offs to consider.



In terms of languages they are all Turing complete which means (loosely) any program can be written in any language.

Obviously certain languages are geared towards different things like where/how they are deployed, or performance etc.