MEAN is a free and open-source JavaScript software stack for building dynamic web sites, web and mobile applications
MEAN stack consists of MongoDB a NoSQL Database, Express.js a web framework, AngularJS a front-end framework, and Node.js a server platform. MEAN applications can be written in one language for both server-side and client-side execution environments. There is an easy installation for MEAN using mean.io, however, you can install the stack manually by following these steps.
1. Install Command Line Tools
Enter the following command in terminal
xcode-select --installA window will appear to confirm the installation, click install
Agree on terms and conditions
The installation will start
2. Install Homebrew
If you have homebrew installed, you can update it using the command
brew updateand continue with the steps
to install homebrew place the following in the terminal
/usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"Press Enter
Enter your password and press enter
Installation completed
3. Install Node.JS
You can install node.js by downloading package installer or by homebrew by entering the following command
brew install node
check the installation, you should get the installed version
node -v
npm -v4. Install MongoDB
brew install mongodb
Start mongodb service
brew services start mongodb
Start mongo interface
mongo
if you want a GUI to manage mongodb you can use Robo 3t
5. Install Express
npm install express-generator -g
6. Install AngularJS
npm install angularCongratulations, you installed MEAN Stack from scratch and you are ready to develop your applications.