Python vs Javascript(NodeJs)? What should you learn? Explain like I’m 5!

Daniel Mesizah
3 min readJun 13, 2022

Many new programmers and experienced programmers who specialize in older languages like C++, COBOL, VISUAL BASIC, etc. might want to try out newer framework, and they usually end up debating whether they should spend their time learning Python or Node. I was in the same position once myself, several years ago, and I debated between the two. Today, I will explain to you which skills it is important that you should acquire.

Which features of Python and Node.js should you prioritize when making your decision between the two programming languages?

Numerous considerations are typically taken into account by our company before settling on the particular technology stack that will be advised to our clients, such as:

The type of project that we are currently working on

The type of product that we anticipate delivering,

The scope of the project

The performance

The resources that we currently have available,

The current state of the market

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Daniel Mesizah

Coder who likes to share what he knows with the rest of the world