How to Connect MongoDB to Express Server using Mongoose | Node.js Beginner Tutorial
In this video, you will learn how to set up an Express.js server and connect it to MongoDB using Mongoose. Perfect for beginners starting with backend development in Node.js.
What you will learn:
Setting up an Express server
Connecting MongoDB using Mongoose
Using environment variables with dotenv
Organizing code with a clean folder structure
Handling connection errors properly
Folder Structure:
backend/
config/
db.js
server.js
.env
Packages Used:
express
mongoose
dotenv
Install command:
npm install express mongoose dotenv
Important: Add "type": "module" in your package.json to use ES6 imports!
Full source code is available on my GitHub (link in comments).
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Project Setup
01:00 Installing Packages
01:30 Creating server.js
02:30 Creating db.js (MongoDB Connection)
04:00 Running the Server
04:30 Testing the Connection
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