Why Everyone Says "It Depends" When You Ask About the Best Programming Language

Ask any developer "what's the best programming language?" and you'll get the same annoying answer: "it depends."

For example, Go is great for fast, simple backend services. Python is great for quick scripts and data work. JavaScript basically runs the entire web whether you like it or not. Rust is great when you can't afford a single memory bug. None of them are "the best" — they're just the best tool for a specific job.

Asking for the best language is like asking a carpenter for the best tool. Hammer? Screwdriver?
So all in all it actually depends what you're building.