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Getting Started with MERN Stack Development

Author:

Arjun Varadiyil

Published on:

15 jan 2025

5 min read

Getting Started with MERN Stack Development

Learn the fundamentals of building full-stack applications with MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js.

Introduction to MERN Stack

The MERN stack is a powerful combination of technologies that enables developers to build modern, scalable web applications. It consists of:

  • MongoDB - A NoSQL database for flexible data storage
  • Express.js - A web application framework for Node.js
  • React - A JavaScript library for building user interfaces
  • Node.js - A JavaScript runtime for server-side development

Why Choose MERN?

The MERN stack offers several advantages:

  • Full-stack JavaScript development
  • Large and active community
  • Rich ecosystem of libraries and tools
  • Excellent for rapid prototyping and development

Getting Started

To begin your MERN stack journey, start by setting up your development environment and understanding each component of the stack.

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MERNNode.jsReactMongoDB

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