{"id":28150,"date":"2023-03-24T12:16:06","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T12:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/?p=28150"},"modified":"2023-03-27T07:32:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T07:32:56","slug":"mean-stack-vs-mern-stack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/mean-stack-vs-mern-stack\/","title":{"rendered":"MEAN Stack vs MERN Stack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;blog-left-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When developing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web application<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must choose a web development stack for your project. A web stack is the collection of software you need to produce a web app from the front end to the back end. Stacks include at least an OS, programming language, web server, and database software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you can technically use practically any combination of software, some combine better than others, creating standard stacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEAN and MERN are both popular stacks, with quite a bit of overlap in the software used. So it can be difficult to know which is best suited to your purpose (or if there&#8217;s enough difference for it to matter). That&#8217;s why we will break down the stacks, compare them, and judge what projects they&#8217;re best for.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/mean-stack-vs-mern-stack\/#What_Are_the_MEAN_MERN_Stacks_and_How_Do_They_Differ\" title=\"What Are the MEAN &amp; MERN Stacks, and How Do They Differ?\">What Are the MEAN &amp; MERN Stacks, and How Do They Differ?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/mean-stack-vs-mern-stack\/#MEAN\" title=\"MEAN\">MEAN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/mean-stack-vs-mern-stack\/#MERN\" title=\"MERN\">MERN<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/mean-stack-vs-mern-stack\/#Advantages_and_Disadvantages_of_Using_MEAN_MERN_Stacks\" title=\"Advantages and Disadvantages of Using MEAN &amp; MERN Stacks\">Advantages and Disadvantages of Using MEAN &amp; MERN Stacks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/mean-stack-vs-mern-stack\/#What_are_the_pros_of_MEAN\" title=\"What are the pros of MEAN?\">What are the pros of MEAN?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/mean-stack-vs-mern-stack\/#What_are_the_cons_of_MEAN\" title=\"What are the cons of MEAN?\">What are the cons of MEAN?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/mean-stack-vs-mern-stack\/#What_are_the_pros_of_MERN\" title=\"What are the pros of MERN?\">What are the pros of MERN?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/mean-stack-vs-mern-stack\/#What_are_the_cons_of_MERN\" title=\"What are the cons of MERN?\">What are the cons of MERN?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/mean-stack-vs-mern-stack\/#Choosing_the_Right_Stack_for_Your_Project\" title=\"Choosing the Right Stack for Your Project\">Choosing the Right Stack for Your Project<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/mean-stack-vs-mern-stack\/#Talk_to_our_experts_now\" title=\"    Talk to our experts now  \">    Talk to our experts now  <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/mean-stack-vs-mern-stack\/#Talk_To_Our_Experts_Now\" title=\"Talk To Our Experts Now\n\t\">Talk To Our Experts Now\n\t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_MEAN_MERN_Stacks_and_How_Do_They_Differ\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are the MEAN &amp; MERN Stacks, and How Do They Differ?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MEAN and MERN stacks are extremely similar, and, as such, both vie for the top of many lists of best stacks for creating modern web pages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MEAN\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEAN<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MEAN stack is composed of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MongoDB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a developer data platform. MongoDB is an open-source and document-oriented NoSQL database that&#8217;s used for data storage and retrieval. It makes data storage more efficient and accessible. More significantly, MongoDB has a powerful search ability making it more scalable than other options.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Express<\/b><span>, a web framework. Express is another open-source program that acts as a web application framework for Node.JS. The framework can handle both single-page and multi-page <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span>web apps<\/span><\/a><span> and has a simple and flexible routing system. It\u2019s excellent for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span>making dynamic websites<\/span><\/a><span> with minimal effort.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Angular<\/b><span> (formerly AngularJS) for front-end. Its primary use is for single-page applications as well as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/mobile-app-development\"><span>mobile apps<\/span><\/a><span>. It provides structure for creating dynamic web apps with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. It&#8217;s maintained by Google, which makes it highly reliable. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/hire-angular-developer\"><span>Angular<\/span><\/a><span> is especially helpful for cross-platform applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/golang-vs-node-js\/\"><b>Node.JS<\/b><\/a><span>: server. Node.JS is a server-side JavaScript runtime environment. It\u2019s based on Google\u2019s V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine and lets devs write scalable apps with only one codebase for multiple platforms and different operating systems. It&#8217;s handy for real-time web apps like chatbots or streaming services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MEAN stack is one of the most popular stacks of today. Since it\u2019s entirely written in JavaScript from front to back end, it streamlines your development and allows you to reuse code in parts of your application.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MERN\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MERN<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve been paying attention, then you already know there is only one difference in the MEAN and MERN stacks. (This is, of course, based on their names).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MERN comprises MongoDB, Express, React, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/golang-vs-node-js\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Node.JS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, the only difference in the MERN stack vs. the MEAN stack is that MERN replaces Angular for React. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/angular-vs-react\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read our Angular vs. React<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comparison to learn more about their differences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">React is a JavaScript library that Facebook developed in 2013 for dynamic UI on web and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/mobile-app-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile apps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It&#8217;s built to be fast and lightweight with minimal coding. It focuses on making interactive and responsive parts for apps that can be repurposed in different ways to make more complex apps with less code.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_and_Disadvantages_of_Using_MEAN_MERN_Stacks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages and Disadvantages of Using MEAN &amp; MERN Stacks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since they only differ in that one stack uses Angular and the other React, many of the pros and cons of the two stacks are similar. But even one substitution can affect the whole ecosystem, making one a better choice for your next project.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_pros_of_MEAN\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the pros of MEAN?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> JavaScript from front to back<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the same programming language in all stack parts is a huge advantage. Firstly, you have far more choices for developers since they only need to know one language. And secondly, you can hire a leaner and meaner team since they can work together on all parts of the application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also means you have far more cross-platform compatibility since JavaScript works on web and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/mobile-app-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile applications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Isomorphic coding<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MEAN stack can use isomorphic coding, allowing the same code to be used for the client and server. That single codebase generates web pages for the front and back ends. It also speeds up loading on the user end, since it reduces the number of requests.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Good at handling errors<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angular uses Typescript, which is excellent for finding bugs early in development. Having a bug finder in the early stages of development makes code maintenance much easier since you don\u2019t have to dig to find issues early on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_cons_of_MEAN\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the cons of MEAN?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Hard to learn<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/hire-angular-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angular<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is still very popular, it has fallen behind React in recent years. This is largely because of the steep learning curve when learning Angular instead of React. Angular is a complete solution, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/hire-react-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">React<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a library (not a complete solution.) While each type has pros and cons, it does mean that Angular is the more complicated to get good at.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Sometimes overpowered<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other issue with being very powerful is that Angular can sometimes be overkill depending on your application. The MEAN stack can quickly bog the project down if you&#8217;re working on something small and lightweight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_pros_of_MERN\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the pros of MERN?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Fast track to release<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MERN stack is excellent for getting your software to the market quickly because of the code&#8217;s efficiency. And while it may not offer quite the depth that the MEAN stack does, it also provides a high level of interactivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Easy to use and learn<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ease of use and lower barrier to entry means a broader range of developers to pick from when hiring. It also means that you don\u2019t necessarily need as much expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_cons_of_MERN\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the cons of MERN?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Difficult to debug<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">React doesn&#8217;t have a built-in debugger, so you have to rely on external tools. That and React&#8217;s virtual DOM make it hard to pinpoint the exact location of an error. So tracking down bugs can be unnecessarily time-consuming.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Not great for large-scale programs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MERN doesn&#8217;t handle large quantities of data well. So for larger applications that need something that can quickly parse through large amounts of information, MERN isn&#8217;t the ideal choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_Right_Stack_for_Your_Project\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the Right Stack for Your Project<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picking the right stack for your project can be the difference between a painless development process and one full of problems and holdups. The MEAN and MERN stacks share 75% of the same components, but the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/angular-vs-react\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">difference between Angular and React<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will affect the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, the MEAN stack is the better choice for more in-depth programs that need Angular&#8217;s additional tools and features. But for smaller applications, MERN will give you the best of both worlds with high interactivity and functionality in a lightweight package.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking for help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/mobile-app-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">developing your app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, look no further! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confianz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can partner with your business to help you realize your plans. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confianz Global Inc.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> delivers fully integrated software services to meet the unique needs of individual startups, small, and medium-sized business. 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A web stack is the collection of software you need to produce a web app from the front end to the back end. Stacks include at least an OS, programming language, web server, and database software.\u00a0 While you can technically [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":28154,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When developing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web application<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must choose a web development stack for your project. A web stack is the collection of software you need to produce a web app from the front end to the back end. Stacks include at least an OS, programming language, web server, and database software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you can technically use practically any combination of software, some combine better than others, creating standard stacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEAN and MERN are both popular stacks, with quite a bit of overlap in the software used. So it can be difficult to know which is best suited to your purpose (or if there's enough difference for it to matter). That's why we will break down the stacks, compare them, and judge what projects they're best for.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are the MEAN & MERN Stacks, and How Do They Differ?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MEAN and MERN stacks are extremely similar, and, as such, both vie for the top of many lists of best stacks for creating modern web pages.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEAN<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MEAN stack is composed of the following:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MongoDB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a developer data platform. MongoDB is an open-source and document-oriented NoSQL database that's used for data storage and retrieval. It makes data storage more efficient and accessible. More significantly, MongoDB has a powerful search ability making it more scalable than other options.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Express<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a web framework. Express is another open-source program that acts as a web application framework for Node.JS. The framework can handle both single-page and multi-page <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web apps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and has a simple and flexible routing system. It\u2019s excellent for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making dynamic websites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with minimal effort.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Angular<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (formerly AngularJS) for front-end. Its primary use is for single-page applications as well as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/mobile-app-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile apps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It provides structure for creating dynamic web apps with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. It's maintained by Google, which makes it highly reliable. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/hire-angular-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angular<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is especially helpful for cross-platform applications.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/golang-vs-node-js\/\"><b>Node.JS<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: server. Node.JS is a server-side JavaScript runtime environment. It\u2019s based on Google\u2019s V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine and lets devs write scalable apps with only one codebase for multiple platforms and different operating systems. It's handy for real-time web apps like chatbots or streaming services.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MEAN stack is one of the most popular stacks of today. Since it\u2019s entirely written in JavaScript from front to back end, it streamlines your development and allows you to reuse code in parts of your application.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MERN<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you've been paying attention, then you already know there is only one difference in the MEAN and MERN stacks. (This is, of course, based on their names).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MERN comprises MongoDB, Express, React, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/golang-vs-node-js\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Node.JS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, the only difference in the MERN stack vs. the MEAN stack is that MERN replaces Angular for React. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/angular-vs-react\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read our Angular vs. React<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comparison to learn more about their differences.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">React is a JavaScript library that Facebook developed in 2013 for dynamic UI on web and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/mobile-app-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile apps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It's built to be fast and lightweight with minimal coding. It focuses on making interactive and responsive parts for apps that can be repurposed in different ways to make more complex apps with less code.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages and Disadvantages of Using MEAN & MERN Stacks<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since they only differ in that one stack uses Angular and the other React, many of the pros and cons of the two stacks are similar. But even one substitution can affect the whole ecosystem, making one a better choice for your next project.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the pros of MEAN?<\/span><\/h3><ol><li><b> JavaScript from front to back<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the same programming language in all stack parts is a huge advantage. Firstly, you have far more choices for developers since they only need to know one language. And secondly, you can hire a leaner and meaner team since they can work together on all parts of the application.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also means you have far more cross-platform compatibility since JavaScript works on web and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/mobile-app-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile applications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><b> Isomorphic coding<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MEAN stack can use isomorphic coding, allowing the same code to be used for the client and server. That single codebase generates web pages for the front and back ends. It also speeds up loading on the user end, since it reduces the number of requests.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><b> Good at handling errors<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angular uses Typescript, which is excellent for finding bugs early in development. Having a bug finder in the early stages of development makes code maintenance much easier since you don\u2019t have to dig to find issues early on.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the cons of MEAN?<\/span><\/h3><ol><li><b> Hard to learn<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/hire-angular-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angular<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is still very popular, it has fallen behind React in recent years. This is largely because of the steep learning curve when learning Angular instead of React. Angular is a complete solution, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/hire-react-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">React<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a library (not a complete solution.) While each type has pros and cons, it does mean that Angular is the more complicated to get good at.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><b> Sometimes overpowered<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other issue with being very powerful is that Angular can sometimes be overkill depending on your application. The MEAN stack can quickly bog the project down if you're working on something small and lightweight.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the pros of MERN?<\/span><\/h3><ol><li><b> Fast track to release<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MERN stack is excellent for getting your software to the market quickly because of the code's efficiency. And while it may not offer quite the depth that the MEAN stack does, it also provides a high level of interactivity.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><b> Easy to use and learn<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ease of use and lower barrier to entry means a broader range of developers to pick from when hiring. It also means that you don\u2019t necessarily need as much expertise.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the cons of MERN?<\/span><\/h3><ol><li><b> Difficult to debug<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">React doesn't have a built-in debugger, so you have to rely on external tools. That and React's virtual DOM make it hard to pinpoint the exact location of an error. So tracking down bugs can be unnecessarily time-consuming.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><b> Not great for large-scale programs<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MERN doesn't handle large quantities of data well. So for larger applications that need something that can quickly parse through large amounts of information, MERN isn't the ideal choice.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the Right Stack for Your Project<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picking the right stack for your project can be the difference between a painless development process and one full of problems and holdups. The MEAN and MERN stacks share 75% of the same components, but the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/angular-vs-react\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">difference between Angular and React<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will affect the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, the MEAN stack is the better choice for more in-depth programs that need Angular's additional tools and features. 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