PHP or JS: What do you use for backends?

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Hi /webdev developers In the frontend, JS is an obvious choice but what is your preferred programming language for implementing application backends and why did you choose it? I would be also interested what kind of application you are using your favorite programming language for. submitted by /u/aimeos <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/webdev/comments/1vkgd

Published 10 Aug 2026
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