[Python] As a sysadmin, which programming language should I focus on to boost my abilities in...

I'll (try to) briefly explain why I'm asking this question: I currently work as a consultant senior sysadmin. Beyond of a tiny bit of Python at home and at work, my job mostly revolves around languages like BASH, PowerShell, Ansible, Puppet and so on...

I enjoy programming. As I've mentioned I use Python at home to solve various problems and follow-up on various needs. The most complex thing I've written so far is an open-source Python script that handles directly notificating users about new movies being available for ticket pre-order, using APIs from a famous local ticket ordering service.

Fairly complex for myself as I've also integrated MongoDB as my database solution. It included a lot of data sanitation and handling.

I've come to realize that I would love to dive deeper, and working in DevOps having a solid background in programming might help boost my career. But I am very very unsure about what I should focus on. It feels like everything is screaming at me to do everything at the same time, and that is tiring.

So if anyone could help me out making the right decision, I'd appreciate it. Here are my ideas so far:

1. Continue with Python. (seems logical, I like it and it works)
2. Also pick either C++, Golang or Rust. (to learn a 'proper' backend compiled language, but unsure if it makes sense in my case)
3. Maybe I should focus on web development? I have zero ideas about this. I dislike the idea of CSS existing, but it is also kinda fun. I don't know the right tools, though. Except maybe something like React, which I've learned is a whole... thing. Backend + frontend all in one? Weird.

I appreciate any and all inputs.

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