Hey folks! I could really use some guidance here.
I’ve been doing backend development for about 2 years now, mostly with ASP.NET Core. I’m pretty comfortable with server-side stuff, design patterns, and object-oriented programming. But lately I’ve been thinking about making the jump to Node.js.
For someone with my background, what would the transition look like? How much time should I expect to spend learning?
I’m especially curious about these things:
- What’s the Node.js way of handling dependency injection?
- Do people still use Service and Repository patterns for database stuff?
- How do you typically implement auth and user permissions?
- Since Node.js runs on a single thread, what happens when you need to do heavy processing?
Any insights would be super helpful!
Transitioning to Node.js should be manageable given your ASP.NET experience. Many principles overlap, though Node.js often emphasizes a functional style over the OOP approach you’re used to. Repository patterns remain relevant, especially with ORMs like Prisma and TypeORM. For intensive processing tasks, utilizing worker threads, child processes, or message queues can be effective. The fast-paced evolution of the Node.js ecosystem can be both exciting and daunting. I suggest experimenting with Express.js and TypeScript; this will provide familiar type safety reminiscent of C#. However, ensure that your project’s specific needs are considered, as .NET Core offers robust performance and tools.
honestly the transition isnt too bad coming from .net - you’ll pick up js quirks pretty quick. for DI, most ppl use libs like inversify or stick to simple factory patterns. auth is usually handled with passport.js or jwt middleware. the single thread thing gets overblown - node handles i/o great!
curious about what’s driving this shift for you? is it just curiosity or are there specific pain points with .NET you’re hitting? i’ve seen devs go both ways and it really depends on your project needs and team dynamics tbh