In the current digital market, there is great potential. However, if you are not evolving your business by creating an online presence through websites or business applications you will lose out on a massive customer base.
If you choose to invest in developing a website or application for your business, the first thing you will need to do is pick the right programming language for your next project.
Both Node JS and Python are extremely popular among many other backend technologies like AngularJS
. But, there is a lot of confusion as to which one is better. We are here to shed some light on the subject and make that choice easier for you.
Node JS is a cross-platform runtime library and environment for JavaScript. It’s based on Google’s V8 engine and has built-in optimizers, compilers, and interpreters. Node JS is best suited for building server-side applications.
Python is a well-documented and priority choice when it comes to junior developers. Its ease of use and versatility are the main reason why budding developers choose Python over other programming languages.
Let’s take a look at the major advantages of Node JS and Python.
1. Python is one of the most popularly used backend technologies in the data science world. With many tried and tested libraries to offer, including support for Machine Learning(ML).
2. Machine Learning experts well-versed in JavaScript are not easily found, compared to Python.
3. Python is not well-suited for web developmentdue to low speed and mobile development challenges. That being said, it does have certain advantages to offer you
>> Python has a simplistic and conversational syntax making it more readable.
>> Various spots for library hosting providing native support for Python code.
>> With several built-in AI libraries like Pylearn2, Scikit, and Tensorflow, it provides you with AI and ML learning opportunities.
4. Node JS has a huge community and runs on JavaScript which is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing programming languages in the world.
5. Micro-frameworks and simple, single-purpose libraries enable Node JS to be a less opinionated ecosystem.
6. When using Node JS you can code both frontend and backend using only JavaScript.
Now let’s discuss the comparisons in certain aspects between Node JS and Python.
1. Speed and Performance
Node JS is not made for multi-tasking unless you have excellent code-writing expertise. If used poorly Node JS can easily result in a low-performance and slow working product.
Python applications use a simple, traditional model for multi-processing and most of its frameworks are designed with in-built solutions to handle high loads.
2. Syntax
Developers using Python don’t need to write big lines of code and Python syntax doesn’t involve the use of curly brackets. Which has led many to consider its syntax as Python’s biggest strengths
Node JS developers need a deep understanding of JavaScript because Node JS’ Syntax and browser syntax are extremely similar.
Conclusion
Keeping the above discussed in mind, the choice comes down to a matter of personal preference and team composition. If you have a team of JavaScript developers Node JS should be your choice as it enables you to develop on different platforms like mobile.
Hope we have provided enough information for you to choose the right backend technology for your next project.
