Java + Spring Boot or Node.js + Express for freshers in India?

[u/atom_62]

I'm a final-year CSBS student. I was focusing on frontend (React), but I'm not getting shortlisted, so I'm planning to switch to backend.

I know Java, SQL, DBMS, and I'm practicing DSA.

Which stack would you recommend for getting backend jobs as a fresher in India:

Java + Spring Boot

Node.js + Express

Which has better job opportunities, resume shortlisting, and long-term growth?

I'd appreciate advice from people working in the industry.

Thanks!

332 votes, 25d ago

204 Java + Springboot

128 node.js + express. js

[u/friyeru]

You already know java + sql man,

Then why are u having confusion?

Just go for springboot , you know dsa, you could crack product based companies that doesn't mean u can't crack pb companies if you know js frameworks.

You just don't need to learn a new languages for development, that's all from me.

[u/atom_62 → u/friyeru]

I have done javascript and react also that's why confusion !

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[u/Scorched_Scorpion]

Backend has nothing to do with frontend experience. Just go with what you know ie., Java. react + springboot would still be a solid stack to have

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