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MongoDB Create DB

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Summary

This lesson shows you how to create a database in mongosh using the use command, then verify it with show dbs. The creation is lazy: new databases are stored and appear after having a collection of data. The db.getSiblingDB() command can also be used to select a database without changing context.

Key points

Use <nama> to create and select an active database
Show dbs does not display an empty database that does not yet contain data
Db always refers to an active database
GetSiblingDB() Select other databases without changing the active context

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