Welcome to Hands-On Introduction to NoSQL with MongoDB — a beginner-friendly and practical course designed to help you understand what NoSQL is, how MongoDB works, and how to start using it in official GUI, as well as from the shell and in code.I’m Lucas — a tech lead working in an international team — and I’ve created this course for developers, DevOps engineers, and curious learners who want to understand how to use NoSQL databases effectively.In just around 2 hours, you’ll get a clear and hands-on introduction to MongoDB — from installation to core CRUD operations, data modeling strategies, indexing, aggregation, and real-world usage with Node.js.No slides. Just coding and real examples.So no matter if you’re a complete beginner or coming from SQL, you’ll learn:What NoSQL means and how it compares to relational databasesWhy MongoDB is one of the most popular NoSQL databases todayHow to work with databases, collections, and documentsHow to perform powerful operations using shell commands and aggregation pipelinesHow to connect and use MongoDB from Node.js using the official driverBy the end of this course, you’ll be confident using MongoDB for your own projects, prototyping, or backend development.All tools used are free — and everything we build can run locally or in the cloud with MongoDB Atlas.So let’s get started!
What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of NoSQL and how it differs from relational databases
Install MongoDB and set up the environment
Perform CRUD operations on databases, collections, and documents
Utilize shell commands and aggregation pipelines effectively
Connect MongoDB with Node.js using the official driver
Course objectives
Equip learners with practical skills in using MongoDB
Enable users to prototype or develop backends utilizing MongoDB