Introduction to Data Modeling

What is data modeling?

Data modeling is the process of organizing and structuring data so it aligns with the application’s needs. It involves:

• Defining the types of data to store (like users, products, orders).

• Determining how the data is stored (fields, data types, embedded or separate documents).

• Specifying how different pieces of data are related.

In MongoDB, data modeling means designing documents (which are JSON-like objects) and organizing them into collections, similar to how relational databases use rows and tables. A good data model is like a solid foundation for a ...