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[Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by udoekere: 8:27am On Oct 07, 2019 |
Hi Nairalanders Please Which server-side programming language is the best for a starting programmer: Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, JavaScript (Node), Scala, Java, Go, ASP.NET, or ColdFusion and why? 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by Grandlord: 9:26am On Oct 07, 2019 |
I've opened a ton of pages on my browser researching this question. It's all about what 'field' you want to specialize in. What I've found out is that PHP(Laravel) is quite popular in web Dev, especially for freelancers, though recently Python (Django) is mostly preferred because it is more reliable when it comes to complex situations. I learnt node.js is also gaining traction and Ruby on rails is popular too. I'm still in a dilemma myself as to whether to learn Python or PHP for web dev. I love python because I'm interested in machine learning and automation but I just wanna start out with web dev for now. So if anyone could guide me here please ? 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by udoekere: 9:47am On Oct 07, 2019 |
Grandlord:i heard that python is good but i'm not too sure. Lalasticlala seun mynd44 dominique fynestboi Internationalman missyB3 1 Like |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by Grandlord: 9:57am On Oct 07, 2019 |
udoekere:Yeah python application is very versatile compared to say PHP which was built for mainly web dev. Also I'm wondering which would pay when it comes to getting jobs and freelancing. Codingdojo lists python as the second most sought after language in 2019 after Java. Maybe I'll just go ahead and learn both python and php in addition to HTML\CSS\JavaScript. 10 Likes |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by udoekere: 10:05am On Oct 07, 2019 |
Grandlord:hmm lets wait till the post hit fp so that we can hear from others. Lalasticlala Seun Mynd44 Fynestboi MissyB3 1 Like |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by MountainView: 2:23pm On Oct 07, 2019 |
It depends. Let me tell you why I said so. 1. For web applications that are expected to handle millions of server requests, One would go for a programming language like Golang, Java, and probably JavaScript (NodeJS) but again it also depends on how you want to scale both vertical and horizontal. 2. For Web Applications that would require the aid of AI/ML, and expect to handle millions of synchronous requests, then I'd go for Python/Django together with ML libraries in Python. 3. For Web Applications that would require the aid of AI/ML, and expects to handle millions of synchronous requests, then I'd still go for Golang, Java and probably JavaScript(NodeJS) together with ML libraries in Python and call these libraries via API's written in Python(Flask). 4. For web applications that won't handle millions of Synchronous requests and doesn't require any form of Automation, PHP will do just fine. Remember, all these depend on how you implement your server infrastructure/architecture i.e vertical/horizontal scaling. The web app on my signature was written in PHP. You can take your time to check it out. 41 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by udoekere: 2:50pm On Oct 07, 2019 |
MountainView:can javascript be used for both frontend and backend in web development? Lalasticlala MissyB3 Seun Mynd44 Roctation |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by MountainView: 2:59pm On Oct 07, 2019 |
udoekere: Yes, with NodeJS 2 Likes |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by Grandlord: 3:18pm On Oct 07, 2019 |
udoekere:Sure. Can also be used to develop cross-platform mobile apps using react native. ![]() 4 Likes |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by Grandlord: 3:22pm On Oct 07, 2019 |
MountainView:Sounds cool! ![]() ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by MrCodeSolo: 3:23pm On Oct 07, 2019 |
udoekere:core PHP is still king when it comes to server-side web applications ...PHP laravel can be an add advantage.....it all depends on your choice of backend language....I build with PHP , jQuery & bootstrap 4. and the experience has been good so far... 2 Likes |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by Grandlord: 3:56pm On Oct 07, 2019 |
MrCodeSolo:Cool. Are you a freelancer? |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by udoekere: 4:01pm On Oct 07, 2019 |
MountainView:but why is python mostly preferred to javascript |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by MountainView: 4:27pm On Oct 07, 2019 |
udoekere: It's because, the only reason why one would consider Python would be scenarios where automation/ML would be required, else, Python doesn't have any advantage on the web compared to say, PHP/Laravel, JavaScript/NodeJS e.t.c 4 Likes |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by MrCodeSolo: 5:29pm On Oct 07, 2019 |
Grandlord:no I don't do freelance, my clients are mostly Nigerian based businesses or organisations, etc. I engage in direct business dealings with them if called upon especially after giving them my pitch and sharing my design layout or directing them to my portfolio. .. it boils down to branding and packaging if one is to live off as a web developer 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by udoekere: 5:38pm On Oct 07, 2019 |
MountainView:pls whats automation/ML? Seun Lalasticlala Mynd44 |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by Grandlord: 5:54pm On Oct 07, 2019 |
MountainView:Web dev is gradually moving towards automation and data mining though. So even though 80% of web pages are built on PHP today, in the next decade we might see Python totally replace PHP as the go to language for this niche. 3 Likes |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by MountainView: 6:01pm On Oct 07, 2019 |
udoekere: You should have Googled it, but I would answer your question, in simple term ML means machine learning 3 Likes |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by iCauseTrouble: 7:16am On Oct 08, 2019 |
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Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by Seventy7kings: 7:17am On Oct 08, 2019 |
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Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by etrange: 7:17am On Oct 08, 2019 |
Lol... same old question that never goes out of fashion. Some people get emotionally attached to languages so this thread might end up in meaningless arguments. Truth is, no language is the best fit for all. At the end, it'll be up to you to read all comments and make your choice. Let me add that for a new programmer, learning the art of programming is far more than that mastering the syntax and morphology of any programming language. I learned programming as a kid using QBASIC and till today, the art remains the same and I have comfortably delved into different languages and paradigms. However, in order to give a more specific response, I'd suggested you consider ubiquity, target project requirements and the future prospects while choosing a language. PHP is the king of the Internet. It was developed exclusively for server side and it has virtually all the functions to make it excel in this area. It has stood the test of time and isn't going anywhere. Laravel and CodeIgniter have come to make it even more glamorous. However, cooperate organisations would rather use Java (jsp) or C# (asp) for their in-house software systems that run on web servers for the sake of security and interoperability. These languages (Java and C#) forces best programming practices down your throat unlike PHP where you can freestyle and end up in spaghetti code (or perfect code). But then again, they are heavy! Much heavier than PHP. On the other hand, python touts itself as the second best language in virtually every type of project and that's a great spot. It's highly ubiquitous and considered the language of the future. Python is great if you want to to add some machine learning features to your web apps. It also allows you to boldly step out of web development and venture into other types of programming in future. However, its syntax (indentation based) makes it very different and thus poses a not-so-good learning curve should you want to learn other languages in later on. Javascript has become a star in the world of programming. It has found it's way into the server side as well. It's not my favourite language but learning it will ensure you stick to what might have already known for the client side. The choice is yours. Did I help? 34 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by kalvoken(m): 7:17am On Oct 08, 2019 |
Yoruba, Igbo and maybe Benue or calabar. Leave hausa language alone else it will drag you back just as they are holding Nigeria down. 8 Likes |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by Nobody: 7:18am On Oct 08, 2019 |
You can learn any Server Side language you want but these are the Most lucrative in terms of opportunities. Companies pay premium for the below. As high as 500k - 1M Plus per month. 1. GO 2. Ruby These below attract decent pay as high as 150k - 500k per month. 3. NodeJs (JavaScript) 4. Java 5. C# 6. Python. People pay absolute peanuts for this below: As low as 30k Naira to 300k depending on your choice of PHP framework. 7. PHP. So the ball is in your court. 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by MobilityExpress: 7:20am On Oct 08, 2019 |
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Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by Mykelhendriz: 7:21am On Oct 08, 2019 |
I only came here to comment since I don't even know what you people are talking about 9 Likes |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by nauto6: 7:21am On Oct 08, 2019 |
Php |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by egwekwe: 7:22am On Oct 08, 2019 |
The programming language depends on your future goal. If your goal is to be a freelancer, php,javascript is more suitable. If your goal is to work in Nigeria companies like bank e.t.c then java, asp and c# is more suitable And so on. 7 Likes |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by abumeinben(m): 7:22am On Oct 08, 2019 |
Python is a go go 1 Like |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by dfrost: 7:22am On Oct 08, 2019 |
Bottom-line: choose your path. Don't join the bandwagon. 5 Likes |
Re: [Advice] For New Programmers, what server-Side Programming Language Is The Best? by dfrost: 7:24am On Oct 08, 2019 |
MountainView: I hope you are aware that parts of Google engine is built also on Python. 2 Likes |
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