MERN Stack
Overview
MERN is a popular JavaScript stack for building dynamic web applications. It consists of four key technologies:
MongoDB – NoSQL database for storing application data.
Express.js – Lightweight backend framework for handling HTTP requests and APIs.
React.js – Frontend library for building interactive UI components.
Node.js – JavaScript runtime for executing server-side logic.
Key Features
Full-stack JavaScript development (same language for frontend and backend).
High performance and scalability with Node.js and MongoDB.
React provides a fast and interactive user experience.
RESTful APIs or GraphQL for seamless data communication.
Architecture
1. Frontend (React.js)
Component-based UI for easy maintenance.
State management with Redux, Context API, or React Query.
2. Backend (Node.js + Express.js)
Handles API requests, authentication, and business logic.
Middleware support for logging, authentication, and validation.
3. Database (MongoDB)
NoSQL schema-less structure for flexibility.
Uses Mongoose ORM for data modeling.
Use Cases
Single Page Applications (SPAs)
Social Media Platforms
E-commerce Websites
Real-time Chat Applications