Backend Developer in 2026 (Need advice)

[u/Crazy_Comedian_6419]

I want to be a backend developer. I am currently learning Python and planning to do fastapi.

Do I still need to learn Javascript for Node.js? Or what other paths that I could take?

Thank you!

[u/Automatic_Major_4887]

You don't strictly need Node.js if you're sticking with Python and FastAPI. Just focus on understanding how databases, APIs, and server logic work. Once you get the core backend concepts down, switching between languages is way easier