It’s not my first choice, but it’s gonna be TypeScript for me. I’ve got an interview for a primarily TS position coming up this week so would like to brush up on its quirks.
If the interview doesn’t go well, then I’ll probably switch to Go, though hehe. I’ve been really enjoying using it, but no one’s ever paid me to do so.
I don’t think you need to feel silly. Programming languages are tools. Some are better suited for jobs than others.
AoC is good for two skills:
With python #2 is no longer difficult. In the past I’ve used Rust or C and I spent way more effort on #2 than #1.
I think the key is what is your goal in doing this? I like the puzzles but have limited time so I use python to solve them quickly and be on my way. If I had more time i would have liked to learn / try go this year.