The shift from PHP-driven server-side rendering to full-stack JavaScript (Node.js/TypeScript) isn't just a trend; it's a structural evolution toward the "Unified Stack."
Why the Market is Ripe for This
The "monopoly" you mentioned exists because of the Plugin Trap. Legacy CMS platforms rely on a massive ecosystem of third-party PHP scripts to do anything useful. Moving away feels like leaving a walled garden. However, JavaScript offers several advantages that old-school platforms can't touch:
Isomorphic Code: Being able to share logic and validation schemas between the frontend and backend is a massive developer experience (DX) win.
