The same reason people try to develop iot systems, while coding in PHP.
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Why are you comparing two very different things. Web companies are making the switch to Node, why? It compiles down to C++ - and in the long run is a hundred times more efficient for things where
speed matters. I get you make releases for fun, but I do it to learn and progress towards being future-prepared.
PHP development is slowing down, and ZEND is doing all they can to revive it. Performance doesn't lie, and neither does statistics. Hands down, Node wins every time.
Companies using Node
Not to mention, the little things. Javascript is great, ES6 makes it even better. When it isn't your cup of tea, it's your opinion but disregard from making it facts.
I supported your release by leaning you towards Lumen, but Lumen would crash in what Node would handle effectively on the same server.