Ask HN: Advice on selecting programming languages for a new web product?
One of my friends, who has experience in algorithms (from programming competitions) and enterprise programming (ABAP, some Java), wanted to know what language he should use for his new web-based startup product. He said it needs to handle very high volume of small requests (like a like a event tracker), and then analyse on background.
I suggested NodeJS backend with Coffeescript for both ui and backend. When I really think about it I suggested it because I use it, which might not be the best option for him.
What programming languages (for backend & frontend) do you think will work best for him? And what are the important factors to consider when picking the best programming language for a project?
I suggested NodeJS backend with Coffeescript for both ui and backend. When I really think about it I suggested it because I use it, which might not be the best option for him.
What programming languages (for backend & frontend) do you think will work best for him? And what are the important factors to consider when picking the best programming language for a project?