The latest articles on DEV Community by Najmul Islam (NAHID) (@devnajmulislam). https://dev.to/devnajmulislam https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4045864%2Fa6651afd-f41d-4c14-ba81-52c329793b66.jpg https://dev.to/devnajmulislam en Najmul Islam (NAHID) Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:32:28 +0000 https://dev.to/devnajmulislam/why-i-choose-the-mern-stack-2ehp https://dev.to/devnajmulislam/why-i-choose-the-mern-stack-2ehp <p><strong><em>Before starting a journey, it's important to know where you're going and what the road looks like.</em></strong></p> <p>As a traveler on the <a href="https://www.mongodb.com/resources/languages/mern-stack" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>MERN</strong></a> Stack path, I wanted to share how I understand it in the simplest way possible.</p> <h2> What does "Stack" actually mean? </h2> <p>Before answering that, let's step back: <a href="https://www.theodinproject.com/lessons/foundations-introduction-to-web-development" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>What is Web Development?</strong></a></p> <p>In short, it’s building websites.</p> <p><strong>Why build websites?</strong> Back in the day, people had to physically go to market to offer or receive services. These days, that same interaction and connection have shifted online. The core concept remains unchanged - only the medium has transformed.</p> <p><em>Web development is simply the process of creating those digital experiences.</em></p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F1p9khy55m8irmdf277br.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F1p9khy55m8irmdf277br.png" alt=" " width="800" height="533"></a></p> <h2> So where does "Stack" fit into this? </h2> <p>Let's use an analogy:</p> <p>Think of building a house. Some build with bricks, others with wood, and some with metal. Regardless of the materials, the ultimate goal is the same.</p> <p>The <strong>Stack</strong> works the exact same way. It's simply the set of tools and materials you choose to build your digital house (<a href="https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/websites-apps/difference-between-web-application-and-website/" rel="noopener noreferrer">a website or web application</a>).</p> <p>However, there are many popular stacks, and one of the most widely used is <strong>MERN</strong>.</p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fec7434gx2jazjvzj2o7j.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fec7434gx2jazjvzj2o7j.png" alt=" " width="678" height="245"></a></p> <h2> Why Did I Choose MERN? </h2> <p>Because with MERN, I can build an entire web application using <strong>only one programming language</strong>.</p> <p>Yes, you read that right. (The language is one and only: <strong><a href="https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript" rel="noopener noreferrer">JavaScript</a></strong>).</p> <h3> Let’s take a close look at each letter: </h3> <ul> <li> <strong>M - <a href="https://www.mongodb.com/company/what-is-mongodb" rel="noopener noreferrer">MongoDB</a>:</strong> <em>The Foundation &amp; Storage</em> (where all data and inventory safely live).</li> <li> <strong>E - <a href="https://expressjs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Express.js</a>:</strong> <em>The Internal Wiring &amp; Plumbing</em> (manages smooth communication between the frontend and database).</li> <li> <strong>R - <a href="https://react.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer">React.js</a>:</strong> <em>The Interior Design &amp; Decor</em> (everything the visitor sees, touches, and interacts with).</li> <li> <strong>N - <a href="https://nodejs.org/en/about" rel="noopener noreferrer">Node.js</a>:</strong> <em>The Engine Room</em> (powers all background operations seamlessly).</li> </ul> <h2> <img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F1fl3qiibhsvs06te9dge.png" alt=" " width="800" height="447"> </h2> <p>At the end of the day, no matter which stack you choose, you're developing a solution. MERN just happens to be my toolkit of choice!</p> <p><strong>What stack are you currently building with?</strong> Let's discuss below! 👇</p> javascript webdev beginners showdev