MEAN Web Development Tutorial – A Step Towards Learning

MEAN is a free and open-source JavaScript software stack for building dynamic web sites and web applications.[1]

The MEAN stack makes use of MongoDB, Express.js, Angular.js, and Node.js. Because all components of the MEAN stack support programs written in JavaScript, MEAN applications can be written in one language for both server-side and client-side execution environments.

Building web applications involves having to use different technologies and tools, dealing with database manipulation, server side operations, and also client side handling and displaying of the data that comes from the server. Before starting a new project, all the tools and project structure has to be setup, which is a time consuming task.

If you're starting out today, there are a number of development stacks to choose from. From the original LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) to the myriad of other choices, there is a development stack to match your language and experience. For the NodeJS fans out there, the MEAN stack is a great option.

Let's have a look at the latest trending technology - MEAN Stack. What does it mean & Why do developers prefer it when building web applications?

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Learn how to use the MEAN stack to create a contact list app. This MEAN stack tutorial is broken into concrete chunks to help you follow along more easily. Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX2HoWE32I8Nkzw2TqcifObuhgJZz8a0U github source code - https://github.com/michaelcheng429/meanstacktutorial