Installing MongoDB

MongoDB is a popular NoSQL database. We will use it when we develop microservices and it might be a good choice for you in the future when you build microservices.

You may consider MongoDB based on the following characteristics:

• Document-oriented: Unlike traditional relational databases, which store data in tables with rows and columns, MongoDB stores data in flexible JSON-like documents. This makes it easier to represent complex data structures.
• Scalable: MongoDB can handle large datasets and high-traffic applications by scaling horizontally. It does this by adding more servers to the database cluster.
• Flexible schema: MongoDB allows for flexible schema design. Documents within a collection can have different structures. This is useful for storing data that doesn’t fit neatly into rigid table structures.
• Cross-platform: MongoDB runs on various OSs, including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Open source: The core MongoDB server is open...