What are some of the uses for each language?

Question

I'm still fairly new to the world of programming and I was curious as to what people thought about which programming languages are good for what kinds of tasks, or if it's mostly just about personal preference.

Answer 1

For the most part, any language can do anything. The difference is how it makes it harder or easier for a given task. Compiled languages run faster than Interpreted languages. Interpreted languages tend to make for faster coding and testing. Some languages are designed to handle a special set of problems so excel for those and are difficult for anything else. Personal preference also enters into it. Some languages fit better with the way you solve problems. Kotlin is perfect for me. Java is nowhere close.