a starterkit for projects based on the mean stack using Heroku as PAAS
Mean stack is cool but get it all done can be difficult. There are lots of starter kits but they often make assumptions, add too much features or miss some important parts. This example show the complete workflow to build a node js app based on Mongodb, Mongoose, Express and Angular and deploy it with Heroku
Be sure to have mongodb installed and running
Clone the repo
Install all the dependencies with
npm install
Start the app using
nodemon app
(see nodemon app docs)
Sign up at Heroku's website for a Free Plan
Create an app and follow their step by step guide
Add the MongoLab app with
heroku addons:create mongolab:sandbox
(you need the enter your credit card info but you won't be charged)
Deploy your app using
git push heroku master
Visit the application url and enjoy!
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