I'm a computer science student focusing on backend web development, and I'm wondering if using Debian, known for its stable packages, might limit my ability to work with specific backend technologies like Node.js. Would it be better for me to choose a different distribution like Ubuntu instead, considering the need for up-to-date packages?
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Debian is actually a stable option, not 'old' like some folks think. It provides a reliable environment and is widely used in production, including for business applications.
For Node.js, you'll usually use a package manager like `npm`, which works fine on Debian. In fact, NodeSource supports Debian 10 and the current version, Debian 12. So you shouldn't have any issues getting the latest Node.js releases.
You might end up using containers anyway, so using Docker can help you manage the Node environment you need. There are also various node version managers you can use directly on Debian to get the right version without any hassle.
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