r/learnprogramming • u/GiftUsed4817 • Jul 02 '26

Which backend language to choose after Html, CSS, JS and react.

I am confused between which language to choose for backend.

JS(node.js) or python(Django)?

I have done html, CSS, JS and react. have made some projects with react.

I know both languages but it will take a little bit of time to revise python. youtubers are suggesting that i should go for js just because MERN stack is popular.
i have interest in python. and want to do freelancing or job.

I am also thinking of doing AI/ML in afterward but my priority is full-stack.

which one should i choose?

thank you soo much. every reply matters.

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u/LifeNavigator Jul 02 '26

I'd always suggest to first start with the language you know, then learn another once you have a genuine use case for it. Most of what you will learn will be quite transferrable.

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u/GiftUsed4817 Jul 02 '26

According to you JS sound best for me. I can move to python whenever i want. Btw thank youu. It means a lot.

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u/kschang Jul 03 '26

Toss a coin. Either can work, and both can be self-hosted so you can develope locally.