First big project, how do I choose a language?

Soldato
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Not asking for what language, id like to go through the process of choosing, if that makes sense?

I've learnt the basics of programming years ago but never had an idea for a meaty project to do until now. At work I was asked to build a back-up for a trailer yard management system in Excel. Finished it yesterday and after 14 pages of VBA I have a pretty useable system. But without the constraint to Excel I know I can do so much more.

I will need to base it off a database, and (eventually) have a desktop and Android client. I have some experience with SQL but only from the command line, so that's something new to me.

The end goal is to replace Isotrak's C3 (not many here will know what that is, I know). I use this software at work. Its a huuuuuuge project but I've never been this excited about a project. Maybe that's sad, who gets excited about logistics software?

The whole thing would be modular, partly so I can watch my work grow without going backwards, but mostly because I think that will make aint features I didn't think of easier.
 
I've dabbled in java, C++, python and VBA. I don't mind switching language though.

I'm leaning towards java, less worry over server platform and tbh my little network can run netbeans ok but visual studio struggles
 
Speed isn't really factor anyway. I'm not selling it or anything.

Is a giant learning experience. Something to work on and yard/fleet management is something I have a lot of experience in.
 
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