Core modules
1. Introduction to NoSQL and MongoDB
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Understanding different types of databases and the need for NoSQL databases.
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Exploring the benefits of NoSQL databases compared to traditional relational databases.
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An overview of MongoDB's architecture, design goals, and its role in modern applications.
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Understanding MongoDB's core components like collections, documents, and key/value pairs.
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Introduction to JSON and BSON data formats and their importance in MongoDB.
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Setting up the MongoDB environment, including installation and configuring essential tools like the Mongo Shell and MongoDB Compass.
2. CRUD Operations
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Mastering the fundamental Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) operations in MongoDB using the Mongo Query Language.
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Learning how to insert documents, query data using the find() and findOne() methods, and modify or delete documents.
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Understanding concepts like Querying with Comparison and Logical Operators, Array Operators, and Array Projections.
3. Data modeling
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Understanding data modeling concepts and different approaches in MongoDB, such as embedding and referencing documents.
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Modeling relationships between documents and creating efficient data models for specific application contexts.
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Exploring techniques for designing schemas that cater to dynamic data demands.
4. Indexing and aggregation
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Understanding the importance of indexing for performance optimization and efficient query execution.
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Learning about different types of indexes, such as single-field, compound, and multikey indexes.
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Mastering the Aggregation Framework to process, transform, and analyze data for business intelligence and reporting needs.
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Working with aggregation pipeline stages like $match, $group, $sort, and $project.
5. Advanced topics
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Replication and High Availability: Setting up and managing replica sets to ensure data redundancy, high availability, and automatic failover.
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Sharding and Scalability: Understanding the concepts of sharding and horizontal scaling to handle large volumes of data and traffic.
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Security: Implementing security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and role-based access control, to protect data.
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Performance Tuning and Optimization: Utilizing tools like the Mongo Profiler and explain() plans to diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks.
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Backup and Recovery: Implementing comprehensive backup strategies and recovering data using tools like mongodump and mongorestore.
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MongoDB in the Cloud: Working with MongoDB Atlas, a fully managed cloud database service, and integrating with other cloud services.
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Integration with Programming Languages and Frameworks: Connecting and integrating MongoDB with popular programming languages like Node.js, Java, Python, and frameworks like Spring Data or Mongoose.