Is nodejs better than php for backend web development?

Question

I have seen that many web technology stack nowadays use nodejs for backend instead of php. Are there any advantages of using nodejs than php.

Answer 1

hey hi, I perfectly feel myself suitable to answer this question as I've started learning node.js and currently I'm an intermediate in PHP. Basically PHP is a back-end scripting language and Node.Js is a runtime environment that establishes a setup to run JavaScript outside browser. So what's advantageous therefore is that you can now have your own standalone web applications that aren't confined in your browser anymore. So, ultimately if it's a separate application that you're craving for Node.Js perfectly meets your needs whereas if you're only into developing the backend of your website then PHP is good I guess.

Answer 2

does it mean that nodejs doesn't need a server like Apache to run

Answer 3

thanks

Answer 4

Node.js is a framework that "request" to "Java" (mean that you can use function/class from java)
But php....idk I didn't interest and forget all about it -_-

Answer 5

I my opinion PHP is best for back end.

Answer 6

@Ismail, go through a very good article on your question at
http://vizteck.com/blog/node-js-vs-php-find-a-useful-comparison-for-your-next-startup/

Answer 7

no you can listen to a fixed ip for example your localhost without using any extra setup like xampp for Windows or apache in case of linux that creates a separate server side for your machine

Answer 8

Always welcome

Answer 9

nodejs

Answer 10

most of the CMS websites like Drupal,WordPress,etc still supports PHP so I personally feel it's a better choice