From the course: MongoDB Node.js Developer Associate Cert Prep
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Troubleshooting a MongoDB connection in Node.js applications
From the course: MongoDB Node.js Developer Associate Cert Prep
Troubleshooting a MongoDB connection in Node.js applications
- Hello. In this video, you will learn how to troubleshoot common connection errors when using the Node.js MongoDB driver. These include network access errors and user authentication errors. Connection issues can cause a lot of frustration for developers. In this video, we hope to minimize that frustration by giving you a foundation to troubleshoot connection problems with MongoDB. Before we begin, it's important to remember that it's common to experience connectivity issues when learning something new like MongoDB. Connectivity issues may stem from systems put in place to protect your database. MongoDB has a lot of resources to help you understand and address these issues. Let's get started by opening a Node.js console app with the MongoDB driver setup. We'll open it up in VS Code. If you're using a different IDE or text editor, the experience might be slightly different but the code will be similar. The…