Compare MERN Stack and Django to determine the better choice for web development in 2025. This guide covers performance, scalability, learning curve, community support, and use cases. Discover which tech stack aligns best with your project goals, team expertise, and future scalability requirements.

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8. MERN Stack vs.Django:Which to Choose?
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9. Best Practices for Integrating MERN Stack and
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Deploy MERN and Django separately
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Enable CORS in Django for MERN
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Use tokens for secure communication
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Keep MERN and Django projects
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Use Django as API backend