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Using MongoDB Shell

Explore how to interact directly with MongoDB servers using the MongoDB Shell. Learn to create, query, update, and delete databases and collections with basic commands, and gain confidence in managing your data efficiently.

What is the MongoDB Shell?

The MongoDB Shell (often called mongo or mongosh) is a command-line tool that allows us to interact directly with our MongoDB server. We can use it to:

  • Create and manage databases and collections.

  • Insert, query, update, and delete documents.

  • Run administrative commands.

Starting the MongoDB Shell

Initially, we need to have ...