What is MongoDB?

Not much to add besides the question in the title. I’m wondering what it is. (Or more specifically, a dumbed down summary of how it works and what it does.) I kinda remember seeing it be mentioned somewhere on Github and I’ve also seen it used by other projects? At some point, I think I even installed something related to kinda run a local private server. I was just following instructions though. I have looked into them but it’s mostly terms I don’t understand. The knowledge might not even be useful to me ever but even so I’m very curious.

(Yes, I understand I could have just looked up the terms and tried to understand it by myself, but I kinda want an answer from someone who’s worked with it before.)

Oooooooooh! Now this is my time to shine!

Ok, MongoDB is a database software that falls under the form of NoSQL database softwares. MongoDB uses various document model systems to store data, commonly in JSON forms, available for interactions with API’s and other interactive layers. MongoDB is a great software for easy scaling, execution, loading balancing, indexing etcetera, and can be found in many famous server side applications, streaming services, corporations and businesses.

In conclusion,
It is a document based NoSQL database software used for easy application interface capabilities and accessible, high-quality features. It can be superior to SQL especially with it’s ticketing capabilities, etc.

Hope this clears things up.

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Ooh! I’ve actually heard of others like this. I was curious about MongoDB since I kept seeing it a lot. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to answer. All knowledge is good knowledge to me. ^^

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