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Creating Your First Database and Collection: A Beginner’s Guide Databases are the backbone of almost every modern application. Whether you’re building a small web app or a large-scale enterprise solution, storing and organizing data efficiently is key. If you’re new to databases and wondering how to create your first database and collection, this guide is for you! We’ll walk you through the basics, explain the concepts in simple terms, and provide a step-by-step approach. What is a Database? A database is like a digital filing cabinet where data is stored in an organized way. It allows you to easily store, retrieve, and manage data . There are two main types of databases: Relational Databases (SQL): Data is stored in tables (rows and columns). Example: MySQL, PostgreSQL. Non-Relational Databases (NoSQL): Data is stored in flexible documents or key-value pairs . Example: MongoDB. What is a Collection? If you’re using a NoSQL database like MongoDB, you’ll often hear...

  MongoDB Shell (mongosh) Introduction 📌 Introduction MongoDB is one of the most popular NoSQL databases used for managing large-scale data efficiently. Whether you're a developer or a student working with MongoDB, you'll often need a way to interact directly with your database. That's where MongoDB Shell (mongosh) comes into play.   In this blog, we’ll explore:   ·          What is mongosh ·          Key features ·          Basic usage with examples ·          How to install and run it ·          Differences from the older mongo shell     ◻      What is mongosh? Mongosh (MongoDB Shell) is an interactive command-line interface (CLI) that allows you to:   ...