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Last Updated : 11 Sep, 2025

MongoDB is an open source, document-oriented, NoSql database

whose data is stored in an organized format. It is scalable and easy to
learn, commonly used in modern web and mobile apps, dealing with
high volumes of data. MongoDB stores data in BSON format, which
lets you store JSON like documents efficiently.

This architecture is very well adapted to unstructured or semi-

structured data. MongoDB is a great choice to use in applications
where you need to support a dynamic schema designs. MongoDB is
open-source and is available for free in Linux, Windows, and macOS
systems.

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This MongoDB tutorial is designed for

both beginners and experienced professionals and it covers basic to
advanced MongoDB topics. Before starting MongoDB, some
prerequisite knowledge of Databases, Frontend development, Text

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editor and execution of programs, etc would be beneficial in upcoming

discussion.

Why Learn MongoDB?

Developers use MongoDB because it offers a lot of features for those
who like to work with big data. Here are few key reasons of why you
should learn MongoDB

MongoDB is a popular technology for modern web development,

particularly high-traffic websites and real-time analytics.
It provides scalability through sharding and also supports high
availability through replication.
MongoDB can be easily paired with various programming
languages such as JavaScript ([Link]), Python, Java and more.
General corporations like eBay, Uber and Adobe use MongoDB
while processing big, unstructured data.
It offers greater flexibility and faster development time through its
schema-less nature.

MongoDB Hello World Example

The first step to start with MongoDB is to Insert a simple document
into a database using MongoDB's [Link] driver. This example shows
you have MongoDB installed and running locally.

// MongoDB Hello World Program

const { MongoClient } = require('mongodb');

// Connection URL
const url = 'mongodb://localhost:27017';
const client = new MongoClient(url);

async function run() {

try {
// Connect to the MongoDB server
await [Link]();

// Choose the database

const db = [Link]('testdb');

// Choose the collection

const collection = [Link]('users');

// Insert a document

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const result = await [Link]({ name: "John Doe",
age: 30 });
[Link](`Document inserted with _id: ${[Link]}`);
} finally {
// Close the connection
await [Link]();
}
}

run().catch([Link]);

Output:

Document inserted with _id: [ObjectId]

Introduction to MongoDB
In this section you will explore the core concepts, functionalities, and
advantages over traditional relational databases. Unleash the
potential of flexible data modeling for modern applications.

Introduction to NoSQL
Types of NoSQL Databases
Introduction to MongoDB
How MongoDB works?
MongoDB vs RDBMS
MongoDB vs MySQL

Installation and Setup

Here in this section you will learn how to setting up MongoDB, a
powerful NoSQL database. Here you will get a full details on
installation process and essential configuration steps to get your
MongoDB on various OS. Follow along to establish a strong
foundation for your MongoDB applications.

How to Install MongoDB on Windows?

How to install MongoDB on MacOS?
How to Install and Configure MongoDB in Ubuntu?
How to Install MongoDB Compass on Windows
How to Install MongoDB Atlas?

Basics of MongoDB
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This section of MongoDB tutorial breaks down core concepts like

documents, collections, and queries. We'll explore how MongoDB
stores and retrieves data, empowering you to harness its flexibility for
modern application development.

MongoDB - Database, Collection, and Document

MongoDB Cursor
DataTypes in MongoDB
What is ObjectId in MongoDB
What is a MongoDB Query?
Introduction to JSON
Introduction to BSON and Types

Tools and Interfaces

Navigating and managing your MongoDB data is a breeze with its
diverse toolkit. So, here in this section, you will explore the official
interfaces like MongoDB Compass and the command-line shell,
empowering you to interact with your database effectively. This
section equips you with the tools to unleash MongoDB's potential.

MongoDB Atlas
MongoDB Compass
What is MongoDB Shell

CRUD Operations in MongoDB

In this section we will explores CRUD operations, Create, Read,
Update, and Delete. Learn how to effectively insert, retrieve, modify,
and remove documents within your MongoDB collections. This
empowers you to manage your database with precision.

CRUD Operations in MongoDB

MongoDB - Create Database
MongoDB - Drop Database
MongoDB - Create Collection
MongoDB - Drop Collection
Create Database using MongoDB Compass
Create Database using MongoShell
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Insert Operations

MongoDB Insert() Methods

MongoDB InsertOne() Methods
MongoDB InsertMany() Methods

Update Operations

MongoDB Update() Methods

MongoDB UpdateOne() Methods
MongoDB UpdateMany() Methods
MongoDB replaceone() Methods

Delete Operations

Delete Single Document Using MongoShell

Delete Multiple Document Using MongoShell
Delete Database using MongoShell
MongoDB deleteone() Method

Query Operations

Query on Embedded/Nested Documents

Query an Array
Query for Null or Missing Fields
MongoDB Find() Method
MongoDB FindOne() Method
MongoDB FindAndModify() Method
MongoDB FindOneAndDelete() Method
MongoDB FindOneAndUpdate() Method
MongoDB FindOneAndReplace() Method
Query and Projection Operators

MongoDB Operators
MongoDB operators are like magic wands for your data! Throug this
section we will let you into these operators that let you filter, sort, and
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transform your documents with ease. Grasp these tools to craft

powerful queries, unleashing the true potential of your MongoDB
database.

Comparison Operators

MongoDB – Comparison Query Operators

MongoDB $cmp Operator
MongoDB – Greater than Operator $gt
MongoDB – Less than Operator $lt
MongoDB – Equality Operator $eq

Logical Operators

MongoDB – Logical Query Operators

MongoDB AND operator ( $and )
MongoDB OR operator ( $or )
MongoDB NOT operator ( $not )
MongoDB NOR operator ( $nor )

Arithmetic Operators

MongoDB $add Operator

MongoDB $subtract Operator
MongoDB $multiply Operator
MongoDB $divide Operator
MongoDB $abs Operator
MongoDB $floor Operator

Field Update Operators

MongoDB – Field Update Operators

MongoDB – Maximum operator ( $max )
MongoDB – Minimum operator ( $min )
MongoDB – Increment Operator ( $inc )
MongoDB – Multiply Operator ($mul)

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MongoDB – Rename Operator ($rename)

Array Expression Operators

MongoDB $isArray Operator

MongoDB $size Operator
MongoDB $arrayElemAt Operator
MongoDB $concatArrays Operator
MongoDB $reverseArray Operator

Array Update Operators

MongoDB – $pull Operator

MongoDB – $pop Operator
MongoDB – $pullAll Operator
MongoDB – $push Operator
MongoDB – Positional Operator ($)
MongoDB – All Positional Operator ($[])

String Expression Operators

MongoDB $concat Operator

MongoDB $strcasecmp Operator
MongoDB $toUpper Operator
MongoDB $toLower Operator
$substrCP (aggregation) operator in MongoDB

Aggregation
Supercharge your data analysis with MongoDB Aggregation! This
section delves into crafting powerful pipelines that transform and
summarize your collections. Learn to group documents, calculate
values, and uncover hidden insights within your MongoDB data.

MongoDB Aggregation
Updates with Aggregation Pipeline
Aggregation Pipeline Stages

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Aggregation Pipeline Optimization

Aggregation Pipeline Limits
Aggregation Commands
MongoDB Aggregation $out
mongodb aggregation $count
MongoDB Aggregation $group
mongodb aggregation $lookup
mongodb aggregation $first
Map-Reduce

Indexing
This section delves into creating and leveraging indexes, specialized
data structures that significantly improve retrieval efficiency. Learn
how to identify ideal fields for indexing and optimize your database
performance for faster results.

Create an Index
Get an Index
Drop an Index
Index Types
Single Field Indexes
Compound Indexes
Multikey Indexes
Text Indexes

Transactions and Data Modeling

MongoDB offers flexibility with its document model, but transactions
come into play for ensuring data consistency across multiple updates.
This section clarifies when to leverage MongoDB's atomic writes on
single documents and dives into multi-document transactions for
complex operations. We'll guide you on optimizing your data model for
both efficiency and data integrity.

Transactions in MongoDB
ACID Transactions in MongoDB
Transactions in Mongoose

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Data Modeling
MongoDB - Relationships
Embedding Data in Documents
Specify JSON Schema Validation
Scaling in MongoDB

Replication and Sharding

This section delves into replication and sharding, two techniques for
boosting performance and ensuring data availability. Learn how to
create fault-tolerant backups and distribute data across multiple
servers for a scalable and resilient MongoDB deployment.

MongoDB Replication
MongoDB Sharding
Change Streams
Replica Set Members
Replica Set Deployment
Sharded Cluster Components
Shard Keys
Hashed Sharding
Ranged Sharding
Replica Set Read and Write Semantics
Sharding Deployment Architectures

Security
This section tackles the essential security measures to safeguard your
database. We'll delve into access control, encryption strategies, and
auditing practices to fortify your MongoDB environment and ensure
data confidentiality. Follow these best practices to build a robust
security posture for your MongoDB deployments.

How to Secure the MongoDB Database

How to Enable Access Control & Authentication in MongoDB
How to Enable Authentication on MongoDB
Configure Role-Based Access Control in MongoDB

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MongoDB Quiz & Interview

Prepare for MongoDB interviews with these commonly asked
questions, covering core concepts like CRUD operations, indexing,
aggregation, data modeling and more:

MongoDB Exercises
Top 50 MongoDB Interview Questions with Answers for 2025
MongoDB Online Quiz – Test Your NoSQL Knowledge
MongoDB Basics Quiz Questions

MongoDB Applications and Projects

Dive into the exciting world of what you can build with MongoDB!
We'll showcase real-world applications that leverage MongoDB's
flexibility and explore project ideas to ignite your development
journey. Get inspired to create scalable and dynamic applications with
MongoDB!

Nodejs – Connect MongoDB with Node app using MongooseJS

Signup Form Using Nodejs and MongoDB
Login form using [Link] and MongoDB
Connect Django Project to MongoDB using Django

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Comparison Operators

Logical Operators

Arithmetic Operators

Field Update Operators

Array Expression Operators

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