SAP CAP Java vs Node.js

[D_buj]

Hi everyone,

Currently, I am expanding my skillset to prepare for the transition to the cloud. For this purpose I'm learning CAP. I am wondering if I should put my focus on the Java SDK or on the Node.js SDK. I have found similar questions where the answer usually is that it depends on your current skillset. What if I don't have experience with either Java or Node.js and try to figure out which one I should learn? Any opinions?

Currently I am leaning towards Node.js, since I think JavaScript knowledge can also be useful for building frontend. However, I am hoping for some more opinions.

Regards, Daan

[gregorw]

+1 for Node.js for exactly the reason that you use JavaScript also on the Frontend.

[VoJu]

Hi gregorw,

is there a recommendation from SAP when to use Node.js or when to use Java? Or is there an overview which functionalities are supportet by Node.js and not by Java, and vice versa?

Thanks and best regards,

Julian

[vode]

Maybe this could help https://cap.cloud.sap/docs/about/features