MongoDB for Beginners: Complete Process from Installation to Querying
MongoDB is a popular document - oriented database that stores data in BSON format similar to JSON. It has a flexible schema without fixed table structures, making it suitable for unstructured or semi - structured data. With a low learning curve, it is ideal for rapid development. Installation is supported on Windows, macOS, and Linux: For Windows, install via the official MSI installer and add environment variables; for macOS, use Homebrew; for Linux (Ubuntu), install via the apt source. Verification is required for all, which can be done by executing `mongo` or `mongosh`. Core concepts: A database corresponds to a "library", a collection corresponds to a "table", and a document is the smallest data unit (e.g., `{"name":"张三",...}`). Basic operations: Use `use 数据库名` to connect and switch databases; insert a single data entry with `db.集合.insertOne({...})`; query with `find()` (with conditions like `age>20`); update with `updateOne(condition, {$set:{field}})`; delete with `deleteOne(condition)`. Practice is crucial. It can be combined with code operations. For advanced usage, one needs to learn aggregation queries and index optimization, and refer to the official documentation.
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This article introduces the basics of MongoDB querying. Core concepts include: collections (similar to tables) and documents (key-value pairs with a JSON structure). Basic preparations involve connecting to the MongoDB Shell, switching to the target database (e.g., "test"), and inserting a sample "users" collection with fields "name", "age", and "hobbies". Query methods covered are: `find()` to return all documents (with `pretty()` for formatting); conditional queries using key-value conditions, supporting comparison operators ($eq, $gt, $lt, etc.), logical operators ($and (default), $or, $not), regular expression matching for strings, and array operators ($in, $size). Advanced techniques include projection (specifying returned fields), sorting (using `sort()`), limiting results (`limit()`/`skip()`), statistics (`countDocuments()`), and deduplication (`distinct()`). Performance optimization tips are emphasized to avoid full collection scans. By practicing with combined conditions and result processing, users can quickly master MongoDB query logic.
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