> I'm happy to learn a new language but want to learn the "right one" and also have reservations about starting a project while still being new to a language.

> I'm happy to learn a new language but want to learn the "right one" and also have reservations about starting a project while still being new to a language. There really is no such thing as the right language, but you can find a language (and framework) that suits you well. For me the language and framework that I work the best with is Python and Django (with jQuery for frontend). I would recommend picking a couple of languages and frameworks and try building a small project (or even a prototype of your app) in each one. That way you'll probably figure out what works for you and if the framework is going to meet your needs. You seem hesitant to just pick something and go for it, so this way at least you can try a few thing out before you launch into it and find out halfway through that you don't like the way things work. It might seem like it will take a bit longer this way, but buy jumping in with one language and framework it'll only be quicker if you fluke it and happen to pick something you really like.