Ask HN: I'm a PHP/Laravel developer, should I move to Node.js?

Hello everyone, I'm a PHP/Laravel developer, have been using PHP professionally for the last 6 years.

Is it time for me to switch to NodeJS or there's still hope in the PHP with Laravel?

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You have not list what is the problem with your current web framework.

nodejs is a huge step from php. You literally have to implement the actual web server and whatever template paradigm you choose, where as in php everything is already set up. If you are thinking about switching from php to c++ and already know javascript, then nodejs is a good alternative. But if you just want a better web framework stick to php.

savethefuture 9y ago ↗

Do NOT switch from php/laravel, but if you really want to, at least switch to something a little more worthwhile like Golang.

meric 9y ago ↗

I think it's worth learning NodeJS if you're interested in it. I have heard of PHP backend and NodeJS (building react, redux etc) stacks. So I suggest do both.