Ask HN: Is Node.js recommended in the long term?

[applecrazy]

I'm developing a side project using Vue, Express, and Mongo. I'm wondering whether this is the best idea, since I want the app to last 5-7 years before needing a rewrite. Is it a good idea to choose NodeJS for the backend or should I go with something more old-fashioned?

[chatmasta]

While others may suggest clojure or elixir or some equally esoteric development stack, there is one important advantage of nodejs: almost everybody uses it.

Maybe other languages will allow you to program more efficiently, but they have a learning curve and a fraction of the developer adoption that nodejs has.

When you pass your project onto someone else, there's a high chance they are already familiar with nodejs. Whereas if you pass a project to someone else in a less-known language, they are likely not familiar with it and will need to overcome a steep learning curve.

If you want maintainable projects, where a freelancer is always available who knows how to continue development of your project, then go with nodejs. If you want to learn a new language or framework, do it for pet projects with no collaborators.

[maxharris]

Yes, Node is fine. Check out the long-term support schedule: https://github.com/nodejs/LTS

[deathtrader666]

Check out the PEEP Stack - https://medium.com/peep-stack

Since it is a side project, you can swap out Ember and try Elm.

[bbcbasic]

Is Mongo recommended in the long term?

[murukesh_s]

Yes it's fine..

[h1d]

People need to speak up when they want to provide opinion. It's not a vote.

[rohithv]

I would simply say no..

[applecrazy]

Could you explain why? What do you recommend instead?

[dvdcxn]

Could you please elaborate?