BeginnerCore2 weeks

Backend Language Selection

Choose a backend language based on ecosystem, team needs, performance, hiring market, and project constraints.

Topic 3 of 24

Prerequisites

Programming Fundamentals

Key Concepts & Skills

JavaScript (Node.js)
TypeScript
Python
Java
Go
C#
Rust
Compare language tradeoffs
Choose a runtime
Evaluate ecosystems
Read backend project structure

Learning Outcomes

Understand the core principles of JavaScript (Node.js)
Configure and deploy TypeScript successfully
Troubleshoot common issues with Python
Understand the core principles of Java
Configure and deploy Go successfully
Troubleshoot common issues with C#
Understand the core principles of Rust
Configure and deploy Compare language tradeoffs successfully
Troubleshoot common issues with Choose a runtime
Understand the core principles of Evaluate ecosystems
Configure and deploy Read backend project structure successfully

Resources

Official Docs

Node.js docs Go docs Rust book

Practice Exercises

Write the same small API handler in two languages.Compare package ecosystems.Document language tradeoffs for a startup API.

Project Task

Build a hello-world HTTP server in your chosen language.

Quiz

Why might a team choose Go over Node.js for a backend service?Explain the answer with one real-world example.List one mistake a beginner might make here.

Notes