Frameworks and Languages for content-driven web app backends
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Backend framework and language options provide the components and structure for
creating successful web applications. Using a backend framework and well-known
language lets you increase your productivity and utilize extra functionalities,
efficiently scale the end application, and take advantage of built-in features,
such as integrations with backend data storage and identity services. Using a
framework makes it easier to build, deploy, and test your application as it
provides structure and tooling for common development tasks. This includes
leveraging framework features to increase the overall reliability, security, and
performance of your application.
Languages
Consider the architecture for the primary programming language for your backend:
Server-Based Architectures
Consider a language that offers built-in scalability and a complete feature set that is
optimized for singular, large applications. Consider compilation or built-time optimizations
for this type of architecture, as spin-up time is not a major concern. Popular choices include
Java, Python, and PHP.
Serverless Architectures
Consider an interpreted language that offers fast initialization and cold start time with a
small memory footprint. The language should be optimized for event-driven invocation and needs
to be supported by your cloud provider. Popular choices include Node JS (and languages
compiled to JavaScript, such as TypeScript or Dart), Python, and Go.
Microservice Architectures
Each individual service is run separately and can be optimized for its particular use case.
Select a language that works best for each task and that can be broken out into its own
container. Communication between microservices is abstracted and thus, different languages (or
frameworks) can be combined together.
Frameworks
Select a framework that uses the language and development and architectural
pattern of your choice, then consider other factors based on the requirements
for your application.
Select a Framework
When constructing a web application, it's important to carefully consider the
potential framework choices. The selected framework has a significant impact on
the success of the project, including development time, scalability, and
performance. With a plethora of frameworks available, deciding on the best one
for your application can be a daunting task. This guide outlines the key factors
to take into account when selecting the optimal framework. By assessing these
factors, you can make an informed decision that is inline with your project's
objectives and needs. Additionally, it's important to note that each backend
architecture has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Factors to consider when choosing the best framework for your web application:
Active Development and Community Support
The framework should be under active development and is regularly maintained. This includes
fixes for security issues and bugs and support for new features that improve the
framework. With a large, active community, you can access support, resources, or useful
libraries from other developers.
Performance and Scalability
The framework should meet your performance criteria, such as ease of scaling, support for
caching, or specific performance-related features, such as server-side rendering or caching,
that fit into your backend architecture. For content-driven applications, consider how scaling
impacts static and dynamic content for data consistency and distribution.
Security
Consider the track record of the framework around security. This includes the frequency of
updates, processes for handling security issues, and following security best practices.
Ease of Development and Maintenance
Consider your experience with the language and paradigm used by the framework. Be mindful of a
potential learning curve and consider what documentation, resources, and support are
available. A framework should reduce the complexity of developing and maintaining your backend application.
Features
The framework should support the features you need to build the application. For example, if
you want to use an ORM (object-relational mapping)
abstraction as part of the data storage
of your application, make
sure that the framework supports it. This also includes other features or integrations you
plan to add, such as third-party services for authentication or payments.
For content-driven web applications, key features may include support for built-in data
caching, global localization, distribution, and support for different types of content and
media that can be combined to build a great frontend authoring experience.
Cost
Consider any upfront or long-range costs when choosing the most effective framework for your
web application. Costs may include building your development team, skill growth, or necessary
resources. For content-driven web applications, consider the impact of scaling to meet your
performance requirements and how your backend architecture and hosting or service platform
need to be designed to support the framework.
Backend Architecture and Cloud Provider Support
Your backend architecture may limit your framework choice. Choose a framework that is
optimized and built for your selected architecture. Ensure that your hosting or cloud provider
supports the framework, but also consider whether the provider supports platform or framework
independent features (such as containerization through Google Cloud buildpacks
) to deploy the
application.
Popular frameworks web backends
This table provides an overview of common backend frameworks used to develop
content-driven web applications that are supported by Cloudwork. Keep in mind
that the language that you choose to utilize in the development of your app can
influence the throughput, cost, and latency.
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Last updated 2024-07-10 UTC.
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