Welcome to Part 26 of the Ultimate Guide to Server-Side Scripting series! In this session, we’ll learn how to create a new MongoDB database both through the Mongo Shell and MongoDB Compass. You’ll understand how databases, collections, and documents interconnect — forming the backbone of your backend data management.

✅ What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Creating a new database in Mongo Shell and Compass
✔️ Understanding database structure and naming conventions
✔️ Adding collections and inserting initial documents
✔️ Navigating and verifying databases in MongoDB Compass
✔️ Preparing your backend for data connection via Mongoose

💡 Why It Matters:
🔹 Establishes the foundation for storing and organizing app data
🔹 Helps you understand MongoDB’s structure and hierarchy
🔹 Prepares your backend for CRUD operations and model integration