How to Install MongoDB Using npm

Learn how to use MongoDB’s Node.js driver with npm to connect with the database and perform CRUD operations.

FAQs

How do you install MongoDB using npm?

To install MongoDB using npm, execute `npm install mongodb --save` in your root directory. This will download the MongoDB Node.js driver and add a dependency entry in your package.json file.

How can you initialize the MongoDB app npm?

To initialize a MongoDB app, create a new directory and move from the current working directory into the newly created directory. Once inside the directory, you can use `npm init -y`. The _y_ flag automatically accepts the default values for the command. ~~~~ mkdir node-mongoDB && cd node-mongoDB npm init -y ~~~~

How do you install MongoDB in Windows using npm?

To install MongoDB in Windows using npm, execute `npm install mongodb --save` in your root directory. This will download the MongoDB Node.js driver and add a dependency entry in your package.json file.

How do you install MongoDB on Mac using npm?

To install MongoDB on Mac using npm, execute `npm install mongodb --save` in your root directory. This will download the MongoDB Node.js driver and add a dependency entry in your package.json file.

Can you use npm MongoDB without downloading from the MongoDB website?

Yes, you can use npm MongoDB by executing the command `npm install mongodb`. This command downloads the official MongoDB driver for Node.js and the dependencies required for its installation.

How do you run MongoDB with Node.js?

Once you’ve got MongoDB installed, you first want to import MongoClient at the top of your file. Once you’ve imported, create a new MongoClient instance and pass your connection string as a parameter. Then, using your connect method, you can connect and work with your data. For more details, follow this tutorial

What is Node.js?

MongoDB Node.js driver is an interface through which your Node.js applications can connect and communicate with MongoDB. The driver features an asynchronous API that allows your Node.js applications to work with data.

How do I start MongoDB in Node.js?

Follow these steps to start MongoDB:

Install the MongoDB driver, using npm.
Import MongoClient at the top of your file.
Create a new MongoClient instance and pass your connection string as a parameter.
Connect by using the _connect_ method. For more details, follow this tutorial

What does npm stand for?

npm stands for Node Package Manager. npm is an open source project that helps developers easily share packages. It also offers a command-line client that allows developers to install and publish these packages.

What is npm update?

npm update is a command that updates all modules present in_ package json_ to their latest versions. Use npm update followed by the package name to update the package. For example, to update MongoDB, you can use `npm update mongodb`.

What is the difference between npm and Node?

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Google Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine. On the other hand, npm is a tool that allows users to install third-party libraries.

Are npm packages free?

According to the policies using npm Open Source is free.

Can npm update itself?

To update npm to the latest version, you can run `npm i -g npm@latest`. To update npm to a specific version, you can run `npm i -g [email protected]`.

Is npm the same as npm install?

npm is a node package manager, whereas npm install is a command for installing these packages.

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