Learn How to Start a Node.js Server & Connect to MongoDB Compass
Node.js is a popular open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment that allows you to run JavaScript code on the server side. MongoDB Compass is a graphical user interface for MongoDB that allows you to explore and manipulate your data.
Setting Up Your Environment
Before you can start a Node.js server and connect to MongoDB Compass, you need to have Node.js and MongoDB installed on your computer. You can download and install Node.js from the official website, and MongoDB Compass from the MongoDB website.
Creating a Node.js Server
Once you have Node.js installed, you can create a simple server by creating a new file with a .js extension and adding the following code:
const http = require('http');
const server = http.createServer((req, res) => {
res.statusCode = 200;
res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'text/plain');
res.end('Hello, world!');
});
server.listen(3000, '127.0.0.1', () => {
console.log('Server running at http://127.0.0.1:3000/');
});
Save the file and run it using the command line by typing node filename.js, replacing filename with the name of your file. You should see a message indicating that the server is running at http://127.0.0.1:3000/.
Connecting to MongoDB Compass
To connect to MongoDB Compass, you first need to have MongoDB installed and running on your computer. Once MongoDB is running, you can open MongoDB Compass and click on the “Connect” button to create a new connection.
Enter the connection details for your MongoDB server, including the host, port, and any authentication credentials that may be required. Once you have entered the details, you can click on the “Connect” button to connect to your MongoDB server.
Conclusion
Starting a Node.js server and connecting to MongoDB Compass is a simple and straightforward process. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can quickly get up and running with Node.js and MongoDB Compass, allowing you to build powerful and scalable web applications.
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