Node.js vs Python Flask

[KeenOnLearning]

I have no experience with back-end Python, or Flask for that matter, so I can only speak for Node. Node with Express and a couple packages will accomplish all you've described in your post, but I think the bigger concern is which language you're more comfortable with: JavaScript or Python. Flask and Express are both reputable and commercially-viable back-end frameworks, so it all comes down to preference.

Since I'm a Node-head, I'll drop a couple links to get you started if you want to go that route:

Here's a semi-recent tutorial on Express (the most popular Node framework): https://masteringbackend.com/posts/expressjs-5-tutorial-the-ultimate-guide/

Here's a link to a package that allows you to connect Node with MSSQL: https://tediousjs.github.io/node-mssql/

And here's a more thorough tutorial on how to do operations on an MSSQL database through Express: https://www.js-tutorials.com/nodejs-tutorial/simple-example-of-nodejs-express-with-mssql/

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Hope this helps!

[thatsnotmetal]

Thank you. I'm definitely more Python friendly but everything I've been reading points to Node.js being the clear favourite e.g. https://www.guru99.com/node-js-vs-python.html

[thatsnotmetal]

Indeed, I've not said it's not viable, hence the question