Server with scalability for real-time collaboration and editing

Alix Blaine

2/21/24, 10:10 AM

I am here, to ask for absolute input. I have setup a local Apache Server with PHP 7.2 (currently), I am aware newer PHP exists. I know PHP and Python, I also know Node.js (server/back-end).

With Node.js, I can get most of the packages through npm command line. I been reading, Node.js vs. PHP and it all depends on what you are going to develop. In addition, I know that Golang programming can also be used in the cloud. Now I want to be able to utilize the full power of cloud computing capacity.

Requirements: architecture that is scalable, modular, maintainable, secure, and reliable. Fault tolerance.

Now the site must be able to handle multiple users operating in real-time, chatting, editing content in real-time. I know that Html5 provides all the following APIs: WebRTC, WebSocket, Local Storage, and a number of options. However, I cannot decide if I shall go with: PHP, Golang, or just Node.js with Vue.js, skipping React.js and Angular.js.

Any tips, suggestions based on other’s experience from doing this, is fully welcome. The web servers will be running Linux/Ubuntu.

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Salim Aljayousi

2/21/24, 10:40 AM

Given the requirements you outlined, it sounds like Node.js may be the best choice for building your real-time collaboration and editing application. Node.js is well-suited for building real-time web applications that require bidirectional communication between the client and server. It has a large ecosystem of packages and tools available via npm, making it easy to build scalable and maintainable applications.

In terms of front-end frameworks, Vue.js is a good choice. It is a progressive JavaScript framework that is lightweight and easy to use. It is well-suited for building real-time applications and has a large and active community.

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Alix Blaine

2/21/24, 10:41 AM

Hi Salim, thanks for your response. I plan on using the MySQL database, I seen that Node.js can handle this. What other arguments can you share, for not using PHP and/or Golang?

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