The acronym "MEAN" stands for "MongoDB Express.js AngularJS Node.js" and represents a group of technologies which are known to synergize well together. The main reason behind the use on MEAN Stack development services is its ease of development and flexibility. MEAN Stack development is combination of MongoDB, Express Js, Angular Js and Node Js.From client to server to database, MEAN is full stack JavaScript. This article explores the basics of the MEAN stack and shows how to create a simple bucket list application.

MongoDB

MongoDB is a schemaless NoSQL database system. MongoDB saves data in binary JSON format which makes it easier to pass data between client and server.

Express.JS

Express is lightweight framework used to build web applications in Node. It provides a number of robust features for building single and multi page web application.Express is inspired by the popular Ruby framework.

AngularJS

AngularJS is a JavaScript framework developed by Google. It provides some awesome features like the two-way data binding. It’s a complete solution for rapid and awesome front end development.

Node.js

ANode.js is a server side JavaScript execution environment. It’s a platform built on Google Chrome’s V8 JavaScript runtime. It helps in building highly scalable and concurrent applications rapidly.