Getting started with the MEAN Stack

Mean Stack

The MEAN stack is a JavaScript-based framework for developing web applications. MEAN is named after MongoDB, Express, Angular, and Node, the four key technologies that make up the layers of the stack.

Load Balance using Nginx

In this part of the ongoing Docker series, you will learn how to load balance a Node.js application using Nginx in Docker.

Setting up Node.js

Learn how to setup Node.js in a Docker container. Use docker-compose and dockerfiles with PM2 such that the application restarts instantly on code changes.

Setting up MongoDB

Docker compose eases development effort significantly. Learn how to create and seed a new Mongo DB in a container, using simple step-by-step directions.

Setting up your developer machine for Docker

Get up to speed on Docker really quickly from a Developer perspective. Learn to work with Docker Client, Docker Machine and other finer nuances.