MongoDB with Node.js

Use the official driver in a Node.js app.

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Install the driver: npm install mongodb (or use the Mongoose library for schemas).
Connect with new MongoClient(uri).
Use the same methods as in the shell: insertOne, find, updateOne…

Keep your connection string in an environment variable, never in your code.

Key Takeaways: MongoDB with Node.js

Mastering MongoDB with Node.js 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 with Node.js Code Example

MongoDB

import { MongoClient } from "mongodb";

const client = new MongoClient(process.env.MONGODB_URI);
await client.connect();

const students = client.db("school").collection("students");
await students.insertOne({ name: "Hina", city: "Multan", marks: 88 });

const top = await students.find({ marks: { $gte: 85 } }).sort({ marks: -1 }).toArray();
console.log(top.map(s => s.name));

await client.close();

Output