Description #
Meteor is a full-stack JavaScript platform for building web and mobile applications in a unified environment using a single codebase and real-time data sync.
History #
Created by Meteor Development Group in 2011, Meteor aimed to simplify app development by offering a complete stack with frontend, backend, and database reactivity. It was one of the first frameworks to emphasize real-time updates using data subscriptions.
Hello World Code #
import { Meteor } from 'meteor/meteor';
Meteor.startup(() => {
console.log('Hello, World!');
});How to Run #
Option 1: Online
https://stackblitz.com/edit/meteor-react
Option 2: Local
curl https://install.meteor.com/ | sh
meteor create hello-world
cd hello-world
meteorKey Concepts #
- Full-stack JavaScript
- Real-time reactivity
- MongoDB as default database
- DDP (Distributed Data Protocol)
- Built-in accounts and auth system
- Optimistic UI updates
- Publish/subscribe architecture
- Works with Blaze, React, or Vue
- Cordova mobile integration
- Bundled DevOps tooling
Try It Online #
https://stackblitz.com/edit/meteor-react
Fun Facts #
- Meteor apps automatically update in real-time with no need for manual refresh.
- The Galaxy platform by Meteor hosts production apps with one command.
- Early adopters included startups like Classcraft and Lookback.
- It introduced “miniMongo,” a local cache that mimics MongoDB in the browser.
- Despite evolving trends, Meteor remains a powerful option for real-time MVPs.
