When starting a new backend project, one question comes up repeatedly: Should you use .NET or Node.js?
Both technologies are powerful, widely adopted, and capable of building everything from REST APIs and enterprise software to SaaS platforms and real-time applications. But they differ significantly in architecture, performance characteristics, development experience, and the types of projects they're best suited for.
In this article, we'll compare .NET and Node.js from a developer's perspective, exploring their strengths, limitations, performance, scalability, tooling, deployment, and ideal use cases. Whether you're building your first API or architecting a large-scale enterprise application, this comparison will help you make a more informed decision.
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