MongoDB is a popular NoSQL database that stores data in flexible, JSON-like documents. Here's a quick guide to help you begin:
📌 Installation
- Download MongoDB from official website
- Install on your system using package managers like
apt
(Linux) orbrew
(macOS). - Start the MongoDB service and verify it's running with
mongod --version
.
🧩 Connecting to MongoDB
- Use the MongoDB shell or a client library in your preferred programming language.
Example:mongo mongodb://localhost:27017
- Connect to a database:
use myDatabase
📜 Basic Operations
- Create a collection:
db.createCollection("users")
- Insert data:
db.users.insert({ name: "Alice", age: 30 })
- Query data:
db.users.find({ age: { $gt: 25 } })
📚 Next Steps
Want to dive deeper? Explore our MongoDB Advanced Topics tutorial for more insights! 🚀