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I've done back ends in TypeScript/Node. The TypeScript part is great; the rest is still Node and has awful, frustrating downsides. Package management remains a disaster.

I haven't tried them yet, but Rust and Kotlin are next on my list. I really can't stand working without static typing anymore.

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Same here, I've worked on projects without static typing and it's more painful without the safety of the compiler. Rust is also on my list.

I do think that programming in Python got me comfortable with passing functions around and a few things that were easier in dynamic languages so I'm always glad about that.

You use TypeScript instead of JS for Node? Interesting...

> "You use TypeScript instead of JS for Node? Interesting..."

I'm actually flabbergasted that anyone can write a large, complex Node back-end without TypeScript. Even with fantastic IDE support from WebStorm, jslint/hint, and great discipline, there is just way too much ambiguity, doc-reading, and simple mistakes.

Say what now? You’re saying npm is a disaster? That is surprising.

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