What is the best backend to use for a project?

Question

PHP

For the front, I use the Nuxt JS framework, I need help choosing a backend.
Technologies that I will use are socket io, webrtc.
There is a choice between php (symphony, laravel) or node js (express).
On php there is experience in creating medium-sized sites. On js, experience is only creating a simple api
. It is confusing that most of the projects use node js only as a front, and for the backend they choose php, go, python, but not js. Why ?

Answer 1

Everything is very simple. Node.JS is extremely slow, so choosing PHP already wins. In general, Golang will work better in this context due to its speed.
In the case of Lara, there are even ready-made options for implementing the bundle you specified - see phpjunior . With a symphony it will be more difficult, but not by much.

Answer 2

Why ?

Because other technologies are better suited for typical startup tasks and corporate projects.
To answer more precisely, it is necessary to deal with a specific case with specific requirements.