Node JS Vs. Java
For ages, there have been debates about which one of the two is better. Perhaps, a clear answer may never be deduced, but we can discuss the major differences between the two to understand their strengths and weaknesses better.
Node.js Vs Java
- Strong Foundation
JavaSript, powered by Node.js has the advantage of providing ubiquity in its code. It means that if a developer would like to migrate the code written in server to the browser, then it is most likely that the code will work in the latter platform as well. The same is not the case with Java where migration is not possible and the code will have to rework for a new platform.
- Integrated Development Environment
Java offers great tools to support its coding regime, which are IntelliJ, NetBeans, and Eclipse. All these tools, which are proficiently combined with servers, de-compilers and debuggers, have a robust list of developer-friendly plug-ins. These tools let Java developers automate syntaxes and aid in faster code completion. Node.js is still at a budding stage compared to Java in this feature.
- Development process
- Remote bugging
- DB queries
Node.js is known for its lightning-fast outputs. As this platform avoids creating individual databases for coding, the output is generated at a much faster rate. Codes written on this platform are simple and avoid the complexity as faced in Java. However, the code needs to be simple and workable or the whole server is affected.
- Multi-thread platform
Java gives the advantage of offering a multi-thread platform where chances of bugs and errors resulting in deadlocks in the program still let the other threads execute. Unlike Node.js, which only has one big thread, the computation of one thread does not affect the other threads in line.
The debate about which one of the two is better may go on for years. However, despite their differences, Java and Node.js have also been working together in various servers and applications through combined efforts. Plus, the real difference is not limited to their levels of performance, but their utilization in various applications and well-structured architecture that runs any of the two languages without adding anything extra.