"NERDS" meaning in English

See NERDS in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Acronym of Node.js, Express.js, React, and databases using SQL, or a set of similar names. Attested from the late 2010s. Etymology templates: {{acronym|en|Node.js, Express.js, React, and databases using SQL}} Acronym of Node.js, Express.js, React, and databases using SQL Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} NERDS
  1. (computing) A stack of technologies used to develop web applications. Wikipedia link: Express.js, Node.js, React (JavaScript library) Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: NERD

Alternative forms

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