Create a Database in MongoDB

Create a Database in MongoDB

Introduction:
MongoDB is a popular NoSQL database management system that stores data in a document-oriented format. In this documentation, we will guide you through the process of creating a new database in MongoDB. We assume that you have already installed MongoDB on your system and have the necessary permissions to create databases.

Prerequisites:

1. MongoDB installed on your system.
2. MongoDB server running.

Step 1: Access MongoDB Shell
To begin, open your terminal or command prompt and access the MongoDB shell by typing:

bash
mongo

Step 2: List Existing Databases
Before creating a new database, it's a good practice to check the existing databases on the server. To list all the databases, use the following command in the MongoDB shell:

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show dbs

Step 3: Create a New Database
To create a new database, you can use the use command. It's important to note that the database will not be actually created until you insert data into it.

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use my_database

In the above example, we've created a new database called "my_database." If the database already exists, the use command will switch to that database.

Step 4: Insert Data into the New Database (Optional)
As mentioned earlier, a database is not actually created until you insert data into it. Let's insert a sample document into our newly created database:

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db.my_collection.insertOne({ name: "John Doe", age: 30, email: "john@example.com" })

In the above example, we've inserted a document into a collection called "my_collection" within the "my_database" database. If the collection does not exist, MongoDB will create it automatically.

Step 5: Verify the Database Creation
To confirm that the database has been created, you can use the show dbs command again:

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show dbs

You should now see your new database "my_database" in the list of databases.

Conclusion:
Congratulations! You have successfully created a new database in MongoDB. You can now start storing and managing your data in this database. MongoDB's flexible document-based model allows you to work with data in a schema-less manner, providing you with the freedom to evolve your data structure as your application grows. Happy coding!

Please note that this is a brief overview, and there are many more advanced concepts and features to explore in MongoDB. Make sure to refer to the official MongoDB documentation for a comprehensive understanding.