Ask HN: As CTO, do you pick JavaScript/TS as the default stack?

2•sawirricardo•2mo ago

Asking this as JS/TS seems can do almost anything in 2025. You also get more talent pool, AI has most data there. I mean, sure, speaking of "picking the right tool", we can see that there are other programming languages which may either perform well, or has more popularity. But, my impressions is that you can't get wrong with JS/TS vibe. What do you guys think?

Comments

spooneybarger•2mo ago

You can go wrong with any choice of tools.

sawirricardo•2mo ago

What would be safest option nowadays?

raooll•2mo ago

Safest would be the tech you already know well.

namegulf•2mo ago

It depends on the project, architect and the resource pool in the company.

zoenolan•2mo ago

I went with JS/TS at my last place. It worked well. I wrote up some thoughts.

https://zoenolan.org/2022/09/language-choices/

Today, I'd add having some sort of a plan on how to deal with npm attacks but wouldn't see that as a deal breaker.

raooll•2mo ago

I have generally move away from JS/TS default. I even avoid react unless it is absolutely necessary. I am moved to more simpler choices when picking tech stacks. I go for the old & tested rather than the fancy, new & shiny choice.

This move has allowed me to maintain a project for long times while still maintaining my peace of mind.

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