Java vs Python – which is better for backend development?

[chandrasekhar]

Hi everyone,
I am learning Core Java and planning to move into backend development.
Can you please suggest which Java frameworks are best for beginners and what skills are currently in demand?

 

[mobihub]

If you’re already learning Core Java, you’re on the right path. For backend, most people start with Spring - especially Spring Boot. It’s beginner-friendly, widely used, and lets you build APIs pretty quickly. Along with that, learn Spring MVC basics and Hibernate/JPA for working with databases.

Skill-wise, what really matters right now is knowing how to build REST APIs, understanding HTTP/JSON, and being comfortable with SQL (MySQL or PostgreSQL). Git is a must, and some basic Spring Security helps a lot. Later on, you can slowly add Docker, cloud basics, and messaging tools.

Don’t overthink frameworks at first — pick Spring Boot, build a few small projects, break things, fix them, and you’ll naturally see what skills you need next.

 

[fabwebstudio]

If you’re starting with Core Java and aiming for backend development, Spring Boot is the best framework to learn first. It’s beginner-friendly, widely used, and in high demand. Along with it, learn Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Hibernate for database handling.

In-demand skills to focus on:

REST API development

SQL + one NoSQL database (MySQL + MongoDB)

Basic system design concepts

Git & Maven/Gradle

Basics of Docker and cloud (AWS/GCP)

Once comfortable, you can explore Microservices with Spring Cloud. This path aligns well with current backend job requirements.