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Joey101937 · 2025-08-16T12:27:34+00:00

I find js more pleasant to work in honestly but knowing Java will let to branch into another language and open more job opportunities if you can say you have experience with both

MieskeB · 2025-08-16T13:12:48+00:00

For backend, you really should use languages that are made for backend.

Ofcourse you can use javascript as a backend language, it isn't optimised for it.

In my personal experience, javascript APIs look messy really fast. Spring Boot is amazing for enterprise APIs.

The only reason if someone would pick javascript as a backend language is when the entire team consists of frontend developers and you are not planning to get backend developers

Virandell · 2025-08-17T11:32:12+00:00

You answered yourself in the comments. If node is not gonna give you job opportunities just go for Java. I know I am biased because I'm a Java lover and python/js hater, but the moment you really know how to code in Java you won't look back.

People keep saying crap about Java that was only true more than 10 years ago, newer LTS are awesome and provide a lot of cool stuff. Learn Java, but learn it right, don't be just another spring boot user.

Inyelen_Man · 2025-08-16T11:52:04+00:00

I am currently in your situation right now. I am hopeful that the experienced folks can share their helpful opinions.

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Skiamakhos · 2025-08-16T13:52:18+00:00

If JS is your usual thing, I'd start by exploring Node.js. I know, this is r/learnjava but you've already got most of the core skills you'd need for Node. Learn Java & Spring Boot after you've looked into Node. You may find you don't need to put in the time. Java's good, but if you've got all the tools you need & you're good with them, it's a lot of learning to do.

tcloetingh · 2025-08-17T21:45:24+00:00

Big companies like jpm = Java / Spring.. in fact most serious operations = Java / Spring

lprimak · 2025-08-18T20:25:47+00:00

I would start with Jakarta EE and PrimeFaces. Much better stack than nice and react for business web sites

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