26.01.02 PHP's popularity is declining

What is the next back-end language for the future?

I found this article: Why PHP Usage Has Declined by 40% in Just Over 2 Years today and after searching a bit more I found this tidbit of information.

JavaScript can be used for backend development, primarily through Node.js, a server-side runtime environment that allows JavaScript to run outside the browser.

How JavaScript Works on the Backend

JavaScript was originally designed for frontend development (in browsers), but with the introduction of Node.js in 2009, it became possible—and popular—to use JavaScript on the server side.

Node.js uses Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine to execute code, enabling developers to build scalable, high-performance backend applications.

Key Components:

• Node.js: Runtime environment for executing JavaScript on the server.

• npm (Node Package Manager): Largest ecosystem of open-source libraries, enabling rapid development.

• Frameworks: Tools like Express.js, NestJS, and Fastify streamline backend development.

If you would like to explore node.js w3schools has a tutorial (click here)

I wonder what the future holds for us all.

Happy New Year everyone - wishing you a prosperous year ahead.