Getting started

5 lessons in the MongoDB course.

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• What Is MongoDB?Learn what MongoDB is and when a document database is a good fit.
• Install MongoDB or AtlasChoose a local MongoDB Community install or a free MongoDB Atlas cluster.
• Using mongoshOpen the MongoDB shell, run helpers, and explore databases interactively.
• Document BasicsRead BSON documents, ObjectIds, and nested fields with confidence.
• Databases and CollectionsOrganize data into databases and collections, MongoDB's main containers.