What Backend Frameworks Are Currently Popular?

I've been using Django a lot lately, and for quick setups, it’s pretty great. Farther down the line, I often mix in FastAPI as well, especially for more complex applications.

I work with Laravel and Silverstripe for some of our projects. They have their own strengths, and I find them quite efficient for web applications.

At my workplace, we mainly use Python with Django and FastAPI for our backend needs. Since we're an AI-focused team, these frameworks fit well. But, keep in mind that our main tech stack includes Java, so Spring Boot is also a big part of our projects. Honestly, it doesn't matter too much which framework you start with; the important thing is to learn and adapt. It might be worth it to check your local job market to see which skills are in demand. Personally, I still think Java and Spring Boot are solid choices in many regions.

For more straightforward APIs, I prefer using Go with sqlc code generation rather than an ORM. It allows for writing the SQL and DDL directly, then generating type-safe code. This approach helps streamline development and provides a solid structure for larger projects.

If you want something a bit different, I recommend Bun and Hono. They provide an upgrade over Node.js and Express for certain types of applications.