For beginner researcher, authors are confused to submit a paper on conference or journal publication in the majority times. I would like to give insight opinions from it.
The value of a publication also depends on the field of study. Conference papers are highly valued and can have a significant impact (especially in the case of prestigious conferences). They have also faster publication as the review process is typically less extensive compared to manuscripts submitted within a journal. Therefore, the choice between a conference paper and a journal publication depends on your specific goals. If you need rapid dissemination and visibility for your research at this point in your career, a conference paper is a good option. On the other hand, if you need to build up some metrics, like IF, better go for a journal publication.
depends on the intent with the audience. a conference paper can help to generate conversation about your research and pose more questions whereas a journal article can help to share results found.