Meteor.js



With the ever evolving internet and technology, webpages are beginning to evolve. From simple webpages that incorporate user interaction to web applications that take user interaction to the next step. Meteor.js allows a programmer to develop both web and mobile applications along side with each other using Cordova's(also known as apache phonegap) pure javascript framework. This web framework is built ontop of node.js and because it allows devlopers to produce application very quickly and is secure, it makes a great tool for prototyping applications.

Strengths of meteor
The strength to using meteor comes from meteor's core design philosophies.
 * One of the core philosophies of meteor is that only the necessary data required needs to be sent. What this means is by only sending minimal amounts of data rather than a whole HTTP request, meteor avoids multiple page refreshes that could be incredibly taxing on a server. This is the core idea that meteor revolves around
 * Another Idea is the reactivity of meteor. Meteor.js compensates latency by updating on the user side before the server side returns the information. This is useful to simulate a fluid transition between database queries to make it seem like its reacting faster. By building upon node and angularJS it gives the user a powerful tool to provide simultaneous updates between server and client using websockets and databinding. This allows the template and database to update themselves when needed automatically.
 * Building onto a web server or a mobile device is simple. Just one line of code is needed to implement onto android and iOS devices. This allows hybrid applications to be built very quickly and simultaneously.