Ask HN: Kotlin SpringBoot vs. Python Django for Min Viable Product

22 points by slroger - 277 Days, 8 Hours ago Hacker News

Hi everyone, I am a backend developer using Spring Boot and Java. I also know some Angular. I had an app idea and wanted to build out the backend in either Kotlin+SpringBoot or Django+Python. I already know Python from prior experience but was wondering which one of the two combinations would be faster for prototyping. I know Django works well since it was used for Instagram. It would be easier on me if Spring Boot+Kotlin is a comparatively good choice since I already use Java+Spring Boot. I dont plan on using Java for the app since it can be a bit verbose at times and Django already has authentication included unlike Spring Boot with Spring Security. The app idea is a social networking application so it would need users, likes, comments, messaging and an activity stream/news feed. what are your thoughts?