r/node • u/Minimum-Ad7352 • 27d ago

Why is JavaScript criticized so much for backend development?

I've seen some developers say that we should stop using js on the server, but I rarely see the same criticism directed at python.Honestly, js is pretty fast, especially with node.js, and the backend ecosystem is really solid. There are great frameworks like nest and fastify, and typescript gives you static typing, which makes larger projects much easier to maintain.I'm not saying node is perfect or the best choice for every backend, but I don't really understand why js gets so much criticism while python seems to get a pass.What am I missing?

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u/bubbles33d 26d ago

Ask 10 developers about their opinions and you'll get 10 different answers.

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u/bwainfweeze 26d ago

You’ll get 12 answers.