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MongoDB Tutorial for Beginners (2024)
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MongoDB Tutorial for Beginners (2024)

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learn how to set up MongoDB on Windows and create databases and collections.

  • Understand the differences between NoSQL and SQL, using MongoDB and MySQL as examples.

  • Master MongoDB's essential query operations, such as insert(), find(), and sort().

  • Gain expertise in more advanced MongoDB topics, including aggregation and text indexing.

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April 2025

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There are 12 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce MongoDB as a powerful NoSQL database, emphasizing its features, unique data structure, and key differences from SQL-based databases like MySQL. You’ll gain an understanding of how MongoDB organizes data and the fundamental concepts of collections and documents.

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3 videos1 reading

In this module, we will walk through the installation of MongoDB on Windows 10, including setting up the necessary paths and running MongoDB as a background service (mongod). You'll ensure your system is ready for MongoDB development.

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1 video1 assignment

In this module, we will guide you through the process of creating a MongoDB database and adding collections within it. You will understand how to structure your data and create containers for your documents.

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2 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will cover the process of deleting collections and databases in MongoDB, exploring how this action removes all associated data. You will learn to manage data deletion and ensure you know when and how to use these commands safely.

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2 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will teach you how to insert documents into MongoDB collections, display and format query results, and understand how to manipulate MongoDB data. You'll also see how to display all collections in a specific database.

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4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore the power of MongoDB operators, showing how to use AND, OR, NOR, and NOT to filter and retrieve data based on multiple conditions. These operators will allow you to perform more complex queries.

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4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on how to control the number of documents returned in your queries by using the limit() and skip() methods. You’ll learn how these methods can help with pagination and more efficient data retrieval.

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2 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will guide you through the process of sorting MongoDB query results using the sort() method. You’ll discover how to organize documents by specific fields, in either ascending or descending order.

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1 video1 assignment

In this module, we will teach you how to create and delete text indexes in MongoDB. You will understand how text indexing enhances the search functionality within your MongoDB collections.

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1 video1 assignment

In this module, we will demonstrate how to conduct text searches on MongoDB collections using the $text operator. This will allow you to retrieve documents based on text search criteria.

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1 video1 assignment

In this module, we will cover some advanced MongoDB commands. You’ll learn how to fetch data from collections, understand query execution plans, and gather valuable statistics about your MongoDB databases and collections.

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5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore advanced MongoDB techniques, including data aggregation and combining limit/skip in a single query. These tools will enhance your ability to perform sophisticated data manipulations and retrievals.

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2 videos2 assignments

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