GridFS is a specification for storing and retrieving files that exceed the BSON-document size limit of 16 MB. Instead of storing a file in a single document, GridFS divides the file into chunks.
MongoDB GridFS
Store and retrieve files exceeding the 16MB BSON document limit.
Key Takeaways: MongoDB GridFS
Mastering MongoDB GridFS helps you write clean and reliable MongoDB code. Follow standard conventions, test edge cases, and keep logic simple. Try running the code example below and complete the exercises to build confidence.
MongoDB GridFS Code Example
MongoDB// Using GridFSBucket in Node.js
const bucket = new mongodb.GridFSBucket(db, { bucketName: "resumes" });
// fs.createReadStream("resume.pdf").pipe(bucket.openUploadStream("resume.pdf"));Output
Streams large media/documents into 255KB chunks in chunks collection
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