So honestly I know very little about coding. If you asked me to code something, outside of some basic HTML or Javascript I couldn't do it. I started using Construct because I wanted to make games... I didn't want to learn how to code, I hated it. I would 100% say use what you are most comfortable with :) And with game jams get out of your comfort zone :) I had MAJOR doubts about what I could accomplish in the Kenney game Jams and in 2024 I came in 3rd, and 2025 I came in 2nd, so anything is possible :D
Just give it your 100% best effort :D