The technology landscape never stands still, and staying current is essential in modern IT. When comparing competing backend frameworks today, we must consider numerous factors. What is more, the key differences between available solutions aren't always obvious at first glance. In this talk, we'll examine whether established solutions (e.g. Spring) keep pace with newcomers (e.g. Quarkus), how to choose the right tool for the job, and how to avoid the "shiny object" fallacy.