Pro MEAN Stack Development

This book teaches you to write free, open-source, cross-platform, dynamic JavaScript applications that can run anywhere. Using the MEAN stack – MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS, and Node.js – you will get the tools you need to set up, write your code once, and be able to deploy your code on any device. You will be able to cut development time by using one stack to serve all your development needs.

With Pro MEAN Stack Development you will quickly learn everything needed to work effectively with MEAN, from setting up your toolstack to rolling out your free servers, and deploying on any device. As well as MEAN you will also learn to build scripts with Grunt and Gulp, Webpack, and Vagrant as well as deployment for the web and mobile using Phonegap. Harness JavaScript to create dynamic and easily-maintainable applications fast and 100% free. Master the MEAN stack with this book today.

What You Will Learn

• Utilize JavaScript for the entire development cycle from front end to back end, database and deployment.
• Learn to write responsive code that can be deployed on any device.
• Become a well-rounded developer and be able to understand the entire development cycle.
• Learn to utilize free open source and cloud services to deploy production-grade code.

Who This Book Is For

This book is for front or back end developers interested in utilizing the MEAN stack to deploy successful apps on all devices. You need to have knowledge of JavaScript but no prior knowledge of using the MEAN stack is required.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Code Dependencies
Chapter 2: Rollout Servers
Chapter 3: Node Modules
Chapter 4: Cordova, PhoneGap & Ionic
Chapter 5: AngularJS
Chapter 6: CSS, Bootstrap, & Responsive Design
Chapter 7: Write Services Once
Chapter 8: AngularJS SEO
Chapter 9: Build Scripts
Chapter 10: Platform Deployment