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MongoDB – (No-SQL)

Curriculum

  • 10 Sections
  • 31 Lessons
  • 10 Weeks
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  • Introduction to MongoDB
    MongoDB is a NoSQL database that is designed for handling large volumes of unstructured or semi-structured data. Unlike traditional relational databases (RDBMS) that use tables and rows to organize data, MongoDB stores data in a flexible document-oriented format using JSON-like documents (BSON - Binary JSON). This makes it highly scalable, flexible, and performant for applications that need to handle varying types of data with complex structures.
    5
    • 1.1
      What is MongoDB?
    • 1.2
      Why MongoDB?
    • 1.3
      When to use MongoDB?
    • 1.4
      Key Features of MongoDB
    • 1.5
      Installing MongoDB
  • MongoDB Basic Operations
    MongoDB provides a rich set of basic operations for interacting with the database, including creating, reading, updating, and deleting data (often abbreviated as CRUD operations). Below are the basic operations that you can perform with MongoDB.
    2
    • 2.0
      Database and Collection Basics
    • 2.1
      CRUD Operations
  • Advanced Querying Techniques
    MongoDB offers a rich set of querying capabilities, and as you work with larger datasets and more complex application requirements, you’ll often need to use advanced querying techniques. These techniques help you optimize performance, execute sophisticated queries, and leverage MongoDB’s powerful indexing and aggregation features.
    4
    • 3.1
      Query Filters and Operators
    • 3.2
      Advanced Querying
    • 3.3
      Sorting and Limiting Results
    • 3.4
      Aggregation Framework
  • Data Modeling and Schema Design
    Data modeling and schema design are critical when using MongoDB (or any NoSQL database) to ensure efficient data storage, fast queries, and scalability. Unlike relational databases, MongoDB is schema-less, which means you are not required to define a fixed schema upfront. However, making the right design decisions from the beginning is essential for maintaining performance and avoid complications as your data grows.
    4
    • 4.1
      Data Modeling
    • 4.2
      Document Structure
    • 4.3
      Schema Design Patterns
    • 4.4
      MongoDB and Relationships
  • Indexing and Performance Optimization
    In MongoDB, indexing is a critical part of performance optimization. Without proper indexes, MongoDB has to scan every document in a collection to satisfy queries, which can be very inefficient for large datasets. Indexes are used to quickly locate data without scanning every document, making reads faster and more efficient.
    3
    • 5.0
      Creating Indexes
    • 5.1
      Using Text Search
    • 5.2
      Performance Optimization
  • Integrating MongoDB with a Web Application (Node.js)
    Integrating MongoDB with a web application built using Node.js is a common and powerful combination for building scalable and efficient web apps. MongoDB’s flexibility with JSON-like data and Node.js's asynchronous event-driven architecture work well together. In this guide, I'll walk you through the steps for integrating MongoDB with a Node.js web application, covering the essentials of setting up the connection, performing CRUD operations, and using popular libraries.
    3
    • 6.0
      Setting Up MongoDB with Node.js
    • 6.1
      CRUD Operations with Mongoose
    • 6.2
      Error Handling and Validation
  • Security in MongoDB
    Security is an essential aspect when working with MongoDB, especially when handling sensitive data in production environments. MongoDB provides a variety of security features to help protect your data against unauthorized access, injection attacks, and other vulnerabilities. Here’s a guide on securing MongoDB and your Node.js application when interacting with MongoDB.
    2
    • 7.0
      Authentication and Authorization
    • 7.1
      Data Encryption
  • Working with MongoDB in Production
    3
    • 8.0
      MongoDB Backup and Restore
    • 8.1
      MongoDB Scaling and Sharding
    • 8.2
      MongoDB Replication
  • Deploying and Monitoring MongoDB
    Working with MongoDB in a production environment requires careful planning, attention to detail, and best practices to ensure optimal performance, security, reliability, and scalability.
    3
    • 9.0
      Deploying MongoDB to Production
    • 9.1
      Monitoring and Management
    • 9.2
      Summary for MongoDB deployment on Production
  • Building a Web App with MongoDB (Final Project)
    Demo Project (OneStopShop)
    2
    • 10.0
      Building the Application
    • 10.1
      Final Project Features

Installing MongoDB

Installing MongoDB depends on the operating system you’re using. Below are the instructions for installing MongoDB on Ubuntu (Linux), macOS, and Windows.

1. Installing MongoDB on Ubuntu (Linux)

  1. Import the MongoDB public key: Open a terminal and run the following command to add the MongoDB public GPG key to your system.wget -qO - https://www.mongodb.org/static/pgp/server-6.0.asc | sudo apt-key add -
  2. Create a list file for MongoDB: Add the MongoDB repository to your APT sources.echo "deb [ arch=amd64,arm64 ] https://repo.mongodb.org/apt/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs)/mongodb-org/6.0 multiverse" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mongodb-org-6.0.list
  3. Update the package list: Update your package list to include the new repository.sudo apt update
  4. Install MongoDB: Install MongoDB by running:sudo apt install -y mongodb-org
  5. Start MongoDB service: To start the MongoDB service, use the following command:sudo systemctl start mongod
  6. Verify MongoDB is running: Check the status of the MongoDB service to confirm it’s running.sudo systemctl status mongod
  7. Enable MongoDB to start on boot: If you want MongoDB to automatically start when your machine boots:sudo systemctl enable mongod

2. Installing MongoDB on macOS

  1. Install Homebrew (if not already installed): If you don’t have Homebrew installed, you can install it by running:/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
  2. Tap the MongoDB formula: MongoDB is no longer available from the default Homebrew repository, so you need to tap the MongoDB formula:bashCopy codebrew tap mongodb/brew
  3. Install MongoDB: Install the MongoDB Community Edition by running:brew install mongodb-community@6.0
  4. Start MongoDB: To start MongoDB as a background service:brew services start mongodb/brew/mongodb-community
  5. Verify MongoDB is running: To confirm MongoDB is running, check the status of the service:brew services list

3. Installing MongoDB on Windows

  1. Download MongoDB: Go to the MongoDB Download Center and select the MSI version for Windows.
  2. Run the Installer:
    • Download the MSI file and run it.
    • In the setup wizard, choose the “Complete” installation option.
    • You can choose to install MongoDB as a service, which is the recommended option.
  3. Configure MongoDB (optional): If you want to customize the installation (e.g., set a data directory, log directory, etc.), you can do so during the setup process.
  4. Start MongoDB: If you installed MongoDB as a service, it should start automatically. Otherwise, you can start MongoDB manually:
    • Open a command prompt and navigate to the MongoDB bin directory (e.g., C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Server\6.0\bin).
    • Run:mongod
  5. Verify MongoDB is running: To check if MongoDB is running, you can open another command prompt and connect to MongoDB:mongo

Post-Installation Setup

  • MongoDB Compass: If you installed MongoDB on your local machine, you may want to download MongoDB Compass, the official GUI for MongoDB. Compass allows you to interact with the database visually, create queries, and analyze data.
    • You can download it from the MongoDB Compass Download page.
  • Configuration Files: The default MongoDB configuration file is located at /etc/mongod.conf on Linux or in the installation directory on other platforms. You can edit this file to modify server settings, such as port, bind IP, and storage options.
  • Managing MongoDB: Use the mongod process to start the server and mongo to interact with it. On Windows and Linux, you can start and stop MongoDB as a service to ensure that it runs in the background.

This will connect to the default MongoDB instance.

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