Most Trending Tech Stacks for Web Development

Top Stacks for Software Development in 2021

A technology stack refers to the to-be-used frontend, backend, and database. Both frontend and backend can be divided into language and framework components. The backend is for server-side communication, and the frontend is the consumer's side of the software. Let's discuss some popular tech stacks that can be a part of your upcoming web and app development project. 

MEAN Stack

The MEAN is one of the top tech stacks that technology experts prefer to develop complex mobile and responsive web apps. It consists of MongoDB, Express, Angular, and Node and is controlled by a single language. It is a fantastic combination of the database, framework, and web server. The combination is superb for developing scalable and quick apps. It has JavaScript as a single language that avoids multiple issues in web development. It consists of document database MongoDB, Node.js web framework Express(.js), client-side JavaScript framework Angular(.js), and JavaScript web server Node(.js).

Companies using MEAN stack: Accenture, Fiverr, Onkore Inc., Raindrop.io, Sisense, UNIQLO, and Vungle.
MEAN Pros: Cost-effective, switches between client and server quickly, excellent for real-time web apps, highly flexible, open-source, and time-saving.
MEAN Cons: Lack of widespread support and security exploits.

MERN Stack

The MERN stack consists of MongoDB, Express, React, and Node. It is almost identical to MEAN. It exchanges Angular with React. The best features of this stack are the integration of React, robust library, and the ability to use code on browsers and servers concurrently. With full-stack development (backend and frontend) possibilities, MERN is the 2nd most popular web technology stack. The MERN technology stack is open-source, and it has an extensive suite of testing tools.

Companies using MERN: Facebook, Instagram, Forbes, Tumblr, and startups

MERN pros: Cost-effective, easily switch between client and server, open-source, UI rendering, and performance
MERN cons: Lower productivity and not a fit for big-scale apps

MEVN Stack

Like MEAN and MERN, the MEVN stack is a newer technology used for frontend development. It consists of MongoDB, Express, Vue.js, and Node. It has Vue.JS as an open-source framework that developers use to build user interfaces. Vue is fast and easy to learn. 

Companies using MEVN stack: Grammarly, 9GAG, Gitlab, Behance, Wizzair.
MEVN Pros: Faster backend development with MVC architecture, platform-independent, faster, easy to learn, use of JavaScript on all development levels, and efficient development.
MEVN Cons: Lack of support from a larger community and lack of plugins

LAMP Stack

When it comes to having time-tested web development stacks, the LAMP stack matters the most. It comprises Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. LAMP is an old classic industry standard that is open-source and free to use.

Linux (Operating System), Apache (HTTP server), MySQL (Relational Database Management), and PHP (Programming Language) stack are superb for web development. It runs on all operating systems efficiently and makes a website performing, flexible and cost-efficient. Developers prefer the LAMP stack for its simplicity, stability, and power. This platform is still famous for customized web and app development in 2021.

Companies using LAMP stack: WordPress, Facebook, Wikipedia, Tumblr, and Slack
LAMP Pros: Dynamic, entirely open source, reliable, and easier digital documentation access to users
LAMP Cons: Performance issues on high-traffic sites and challenging to make all components work together

Serverless Stack

Serverless Technology Stack is the first choice of all startups, SMEs, and big billion enterprises due to its ability to handle scalability issues. It makes cloud infrastructure management when it comes to developing apps on the Cloud. Serverless computing platforms are cost-effective for end-users with the "pay as you use" feature. The enterprise gets charged only when their apps run on the server. Google App Engine was the first abstract platform for serverless computing. AWS Lambda from AWS is the best example of a serverless stack.

Companies using Serverless stack: Netflix, Zalora, Coca-Cola, Codepen, and Nordstrom 
Serverless stack pros: Lower costs, enhanced scalability, fewer things to worry about, and emphasis on user experience
Serverless stack cons: Vendor lock-in, complex, and not suitable for long-term assignments

Ruby on Rails

Ruby on Rails (RoR) or Rails is a developer-responsive web development stack. This open-source and object-oriented stack is ideal for developing lightweight apps and completing projects fast. It helps developers increase flexibility. It is simply one of the top technology stacks with 45,000+ GitHub stars. Created by David Heinemeier Hansson, the RoR surprises all with CoC (Convention over Configuration) and DRY (Don't repeat yourself) features.

Companies using Rails stack: Airbnb, Bloomberg, GitHub, Fiverr, Yellow Pages, Shopify, and Twitter.
Rails stack pros: Time-efficient, huge community, libraries, helping tools, and strong standards
Rails stack cons: Flexibility shortage, performance, and continuous evolvement.