Java is not typically associated with the MEAN stack. The MEAN stack is a technology stack commonly used for developing web applications and stands for:

1. MongoDB: A NoSQL database used to store and manage data.
2. Express.js: A back-end web application framework for Node.js.
3. Angular: A front-end JavaScript framework for building dynamic web applications.
4. Node.js: A server-side JavaScript runtime environment.

The MEAN stack uses JavaScript for both the front-end and back-end development, allowing developers to work with a unified language throughout the entire application. Java, on the other hand, is a different programming language and ecosystem.

If you prefer to work with Java on the back end, you might consider using a different stack, such as the JAM stack, which is a modern web development architecture that stands for:

1. JavaScript: Used for building the front end, just like in the MEAN stack.
2. APIs: Back-end functionality is provided by APIs, often built using Java or other programming languages.
3. Markup: HTML and CSS for structuring and styling the user interface.