MEAN Web Development - Second Edition

Develop your real-time MEAN application efficiently using a combination of MongoDB, Express, Angular, and NodeAbout This BookConstruct a fully-functional MEAN application by using its components along with the best third-party modulesHarness the power of the JavaScript ecosystem to effectively run, build, and test your MEAN applicationGain a deep, practical understanding of real-time web application development through real-world examplesWho This Book Is ForIf you are a JavaScript developer who is interested in building modern web applications using MongoDB, Express, Angular 2, and Node 5.0, then this book is for you. You only need knowledge of JavaScript development.What You Will LearnUse MongoDB to store and retrieve your application's dataConnect your Express application to MongoDB and use the Mongoose moduleManage your users' authentication and offer them diverse login options using PassportStructure and use an Angular 2 application in your MEAN projectUse Socket.io to create real-time communication between your client and serverTest your application's Express and Angular 2 entitiesIn DetailThe MEAN stack is a collection of the most popular modern tools for web development that helps you build fast, robust, and maintainable web applications.Starting with the MEAN core frameworks, this pragmatic guide will explain the key concepts of each framework, how to set them up properly, and how to use popular modules to connect it all together. By following the real-world examples shown in this tutorial, you will scaffold your MEAN application architecture, add an authentication layer, and develop an MVC structure to support your project development. You will learn the best practices of maintaining clear and simple code and will see how to avoid common pitfalls. Finally, you will walk through the different tools and frameworks that will help expedite your daily development cycles.Watch how your application development grows by learning from the only guide that is solely orientated towards building a full, end-to-end, real-time application using the MEAN stack!Style and approachThis comprehensive guide covers every part of the MEAN stack, and focuses on the gestalt power of the apps they can create through practical, real-world examples