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What are the six best MongoDB alternatives?

MongoDB is a highly flexible database system that can be used for various use cases, from mobile apps to edge computing and IoT applications, to artificial intelligence and gaming. However, for some requirements, other database systems are more suitable. This guide presents you…

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How to run MongoDB via a Docker container

Virtualisation separates MongoDB Docker containers from the underlying system, ensuring a consistent environment whether running locally or in the cloud. Docker allows developers to quickly launch and manage multiple MongoDB instances, making it easy to start and remove them as…

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How to analyse and filter databanks with MongoDB aggregation

Aggregation in MongoDB lets you analyse and filter data records. In this article, we explain what MongoDB aggregation is, how a pipeline works and what pipeline stages are. In addition to covering what you need for MongoDB aggregation, we’ve also included some practical examples…

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Which database is best? MongoDB vs PostgreSQL

While more and more companies are beginning to rely on so-called NoSQL databases, there are still countless reasons why the traditional relational approach might be the better option for you. Ultimately, it always depends on what you’re using it for. We’ve looked at two of the…

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What is MongoDB findOne and how to use it

If you want to search for a specific document in a collection, using MongoDB findOne is a great way to do it. Although it filters through the entire collection, it only returns a single result. In this article, we’ll introduce you to MongoDB findOne, explain how it works and show…

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How to install and use MongoDB Compass

MongoDB Compass is a free graphical user interface that makes managing your databases even easier. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of installing MongoDB Compass and take a look at what you can do with the GUI to make working with the database more effective.…

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How to use MongoDB queries

When using MongoDB, queries are an indispensable tool for searching through your data. Although the method is simple and logically structured, it can still be difficult to understand, especially if you are just getting started with the database. In this article, we break down…

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What is MongoDB?

NoSQL databases have long since been serious competitors to classic relational database systems, like MySQL. They replace the strictly-defined storage structures of traditional models through flexible saving procedures. This allows data pools to be easily distributed onto…

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