Hey everyone,
I’ve been using JavaScript for backend work for a while now, but I’m starting to feel like it might be time for a change. Don’t get me wrong, JS has been great, but I’m wondering if there are better options out there for server-side programming.
Has anyone here made the switch from JavaScript to another language for backend development? What was your experience like? I’m particularly interested in hearing about:
- What language you chose and why
- The main differences you noticed
- Any challenges you faced during the transition
- Whether you feel it was worth it in the end
I’m just trying to get a feel for what’s out there and if it makes sense to explore other options. Thanks in advance for any insights!
I made the transition from JavaScript to Kotlin for backend development about 18 months ago, and it’s been a game-changer. Kotlin’s conciseness and null safety features were major draws for me. The transition wasn’t without challenges - getting used to static typing took some time. However, the improved code reliability and excellent Java interoperability made it worthwhile. I found Kotlin’s coroutines particularly powerful for handling asynchronous operations, something I struggled with in JavaScript. While I occasionally miss the flexibility of JS, the robustness and performance gains in Kotlin have significantly improved our backend infrastructure. If you’re considering a switch, I’d recommend giving Kotlin a serious look.
hey there! i switched from js to python last year. it’s been a fun ride! python’s simplicity is awesome, but i do miss some js features. have u considered trying rust? i’ve heard great things about its performance. what’s pushing u to switch, btw?
hey, i’ve trayed go instead of js. switched a yr ago. go’s concurrency is epic, though i had issues with its strict types. overall, it’s boosted our perfomance. maybe u cud try it.