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@article{185759,
        author = {Dr.Ganesh Gorakhnath Taware and Mr.Manish Khandu Vetal and Mr.Ishwar Ambabas waghmode},
        title = {A Comprehensive Analysis of the MERN Stack for Modern Web Development},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {3976-3987},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185759},
        abstract = {The MERN stack, an acronym for MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js, represents a significant paradigm shift in full-stack web development, championing a unified, end-to- end JavaScript ecosystem. This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the MERN stack, examining its architecture, the synergistic roles of its constituent technologies, and its position within the contemporary web development landscape. The investigation
deconstructs the stack's three-tier architecture, elucidating the data flow from the client- side user interface to the server-side logic and database persistence layers. A detailed review of each component reveals how MongoDB's flexible document model, Express.js's minimalist server framework, React's component-based UI library, and Node.js's non- blocking runtime environment collectively contribute to a highly efficient and performant development model. The report critically evaluates the strategic advantages of this "JavaScript Everywhere" approach, including accelerated development cycles and enhanced scalability, while also addressing inherent limitations such as challenges with search engine optimization for single-page applications and the complexities of asynchronous programming. The analysis concludes that the MERN stack is a robust and powerful solution for building modern, data-intensive, and real-time web applications. Its alignment with emerging trends like serverless computing and artificial intelligence integration positions it as a durable and forward-looking choice for developers and enterprises.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {October},
        }