Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. It was developed by Ryan Dahl in 2009 as a means to build efficient, scalable network applications. It allows JavaScript to be used on the server-side, opening the way for full-stack JavaScript applications. Node.js is perfect for building fast and scalable server applications. It's used by large-scale companies like LinkedIn, Netflix, and Walmart.

Django is a Python web framework that follows the "batteries-included" philosophy. This means that it comes with many features right out of the box, such as an admin panel, ORM, and templating engine. Django was developed by the Lawrence Journal-World newspaper in 2005 to simplify the creation of complex, database-driven websites. Its strengths lie in its ability to manage complex data models and its emphasis on DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) principles. Large organizations like NASA and Pinterest use Django.

Flask, like Django, is a Python web framework, but it's considered more "micro" because it doesn't come with the same out-of-the-box functionality. It was developed by Armin Ronacher in 2010 who wanted a standalone app for a larger application. Flask’s strengths are its flexibility and simplicity, but it may require more time to set up certain features compared to Django. It's used by companies such as Netflix and Reddit.

Laravel is a PHP web framework, created by Taylor Otwell in 2011 intended for the development of web applications following the MVC architectural pattern. It's known for its elegant syntax and is equipped with a robust set of tools and features, some of which include a powerful ORM, painless routing, powerful queue library, and simple authentication. It's used by startups and enterprise companies alike.

ASP.NET is a free, cross-platform, open-source framework for building modern, cloud-based, and internet-connected applications. Developed by Microsoft, it allows you to use .NET to build applications that can be written in .NET languages like C# and F#. Large organizations such as StackOverflow and Microsoft use ASP.NET.

Spring Boot is an open-source Java-based framework used to create stand-alone and production-ready Spring applications. It was developed by Pivotal Software in 2002 to address the complexity of enterprise Java development. Spring Boot simplifies Spring application setup and development through autoconfiguration and an opinionated approach to setup. It's used by companies like Intuit and TicketMaster.

Express.js, or Express, is a minimal, unopinionated Node.js web application framework that provides a robust set of features for web and mobile applications. It was created by TJ Holowaychuk in 2010 and is a fundamental part of the JavaScript back-end technology stack. Companies like IBM and Fox Sports use Express.js.

.NET Core is a free, cross-platform, open-source developer platform for building various types of applications. Developed by Microsoft, .NET Core supports languages such as C#, Visual Basic, and F#, and allows developers to write applications that run on Windows, Linux, and macOS. It's used by large corporations like UPS and Siemens.

Phoenix is a web development framework written in Elixir. Developed by Chris McCord in 2015, Phoenix provides the best of both worlds: high developer productivity and high application performance. It also has a strong focus on real-time communication. Companies like Podium and Divvy use Phoenix.

Meteor, or MeteorJS, is an open-source platform for web, mobile, and desktop used by developers all over the world to create applications in pure JavaScript. It was developed in 2011 by the Meteor Development Group. Meteor allows for rapid prototyping and produces cross-platform (web, Android, iOS) code.

Go, often referred to as Golang, is a statically-typed compiled language designed at Google by Robert Griesemer, Rob Pike, and Ken Thompson. It was announced in 2007 and is used in many of Google's production systems. Go's growing popularity can be attributed to its simplicity, efficiency, and strong support for concurrent programming.