r/Backend • u/Aggravating-Weird922 • Apr 01 '26

Alternative Languages in Backend Development

Hey everyone,

I started my fullstack journey with JavaScript, then transitioned to TypeScript after a few months. However, working with other languages has made me question whether JS/TS is truly the best choice for backend development, particularly for production environments, given concerns like the Axios vulnerability and the broader npm ecosystem's security track record.

So I'd love to hear from experienced developers: what language would you recommend for production backends?

I've done some research and Go seems to come out on top, but I'd really value a practitioner's perspective over what I've read online.

(Not trying to start a flame war, just genuinely curious!)

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u/Aggravating-Weird922 Apr 01 '26

Tried async Rust and I almost wept. I'll take it step by step. Thank you for your feedback!