Introduction to MERN Stack
Building Modern Web Applications
by Sushrut Khajuria
What is MERN Stack?
Full Form Purpose
MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js Full-stack JavaScript framework for web development
Why MERN Stack?
1 End-to-end JavaScript 2 Scalability &
Single language for front-end
Performance
and back-end Handles growing traffic and
complex applications
3 Open-source & Community Support
Large community of developers, vast resources
Components of MERN Stack
MongoDB Express.js React.js Node.js
NoSQL database for storing Backend framework for Frontend library for building JavaScript runtime for server-
data building APIs user interfaces side execution
How MERN Works?
1 Frontend
React interacts with the backend
2 Backend
Express processes data, interacts with MongoDB
3 Node.js
Powers the backend server
Advantages of MERN
Single Language Faster Cycles
Streamlines development Faster development, quicker
process iterations
Rich Ecosystem
Wide range of libraries and tools
Example Applications
E-commerce Social Media
Online stores, marketplaces Social networking platforms
Task Management
Productivity tools, project
management
Key Takeaways
Full-Stack
1 End-to-end JavaScript
Scalable
2
Handles complex applications
Open-source
3
Community support, rich resources
Fast
4
Faster development cycles
