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Learn MongoDB basics, CRUD, querying, data modeling, indexing, and aggregation through hands-on practice—no advanced programming required.

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In this beginner-friendly course on MongoDB, you will learn about NoSQL databases and discover how MongoDB’s flexible, document-oriented approach can simplify data management. You’ll learn to interact with MongoDB collections and documents through practical exercises and real-world examples. You’ll start by understanding the core concepts of MongoDB, such as databases, collections, and documents, and move on to performing essential operations like inserting, querying, updating, and deleting data. As you progress, you’ll master techniques for filtering and projecting data, using powerful query operators to retrieve the necessary information. By the end of the course, you’ll be comfortable modeling data for real applications, optimizing performance with indexes, analyzing data using the aggregation framework, and managing data import, export, and backup processes.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Foundational understanding of NoSQL and MongoDB concepts

Hands-on experience applying CRUD operations on MongoDB documents

The ability to query with filters, projections, and operators

Understanding of data modeling and index optimization

The ability to apply aggregation and data management techniques

Foundational understanding of NoSQL and MongoDB concepts

Content

40 Lessons7 Quizzes

Introduction and Fundamentals

6 Lessons

Explore NoSQL advantages and MongoDB's flexible architecture.

Why Take This Course

Introducing NoSQL Databases

Introducing MongoDB and Its Architecture

Using MongoDB Shell

Understanding JSON and BSON

Quiz: Introduction and Fundamentals

Basic CRUD Operations

7 Lessons

Learn how to create a database, retrieve data, and optimize queries in MongoDB.

Creating Databases and Collections

Comprehensive MongoDB Database: E-Commerce Platform

Reading Data from Database

Optimizing Query Results: Limit and Skip

Sorting Query Results

Querying with Regular Expressions

Quiz: Basic CRUD Operations

Advanced CRUD Operations

7 Lessons

Learn to use basic query operators, document management techniques, and array handling for effective data analysis.

Basic Query Operators: Comparison and Logical Operators

Basic Query Operators: Element Operators

Updating and Deleting Documents

Reading Arrays from Documents

Updating Arrays in Documents

Error Handling in CRUD Operations

Quiz: Advanced CRUD Operations

Aggregation Framework

6 Lessons

Learn how to add stages in a query pipeline and group data across multiple collections in MongoDB for advanced data analysis and insights.

Introduction to the Aggregation Framework

Aggregation Stages

Multi-Stages Aggregation in Action

Grouping Data Across Collections

Quiz: Aggregation Framework

Indexing for Performance

3 Lessons

Learn how to enhance query performance in MongoDB using effective indexing strategies.

Introduction to Indexing

Creating and Removing Single Field and Compound Indexes

Quiz: Indexing for Performance

Data Modeling and Validation

6 Lessons

Learn about data modeling, validation, schema design, and access control in MongoDB.

Introduction to Data Modeling

Data Validation in MongoDB—JSON Schema

Best Practices for Schema Design

User Roles and Permissions in MongoDB

Authentication, Authorization, and Common Errors

Quiz: Data Validation and Security

Importing, Exporting, and Backup

3 Lessons

Get familiar with essential data management techniques in MongoDB, i.e., importing, exporting, and backup strategies.

Importing and Exporting Data (CSV, JSON)

Backup and Restore Options

Quiz: Importing, Exporting, and Backup

Wrap Up

2 Lessons

Take a brief walkthrough on how to set up MongoDB locally and wrap up the course.

Conclusion

Appendix: Setting Up MongoDB Locally

MongoDB Database Developer

Mock Interview

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