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1Discuss what is NOSQL?
2When to use RDBMS and when to use NoSQL DB in your applications?
3What is a dcoument in NoSQL database?
4What is a collection in NoSQL database?
5What is the BSON format?
6List advantages and disadvantages of NosSQL and RDBMS.
7How does MongoDB ensures high availability?
8What is the difference between MongoDB Server and MongoDB Database?
9What is MongoDB? List main features.
10How to connect to mongoDB database using in node js?
11What are databases in mongoDB?
12How is the json that we submit to mongoDB is converted to bson?
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Bulk Operations
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Data Modelling
Replication
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Transactions
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What is the BSON format?

BSON, which stands for Binary JSON, is a binary-encoded serialization of JSON-like documents. It was developed by MongoDB and is used for data storage and network transfer in MongoDB.

Here are some key characteristics of BSON:
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    Binary Format: Unlike text-based JSON, BSON is a binary format.

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    Data Types: BSON supports more data types than JSON, including dates, different-size integers, ObjectIds, and binary data.

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    Encoding: BSON encodes type and length information, making it easier for machines to parse.

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    Efficiency: BSON is designed to be efficient in encoding and decoding.

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    Traversability: BSON is highly traversable, meaning it can be parsed easily and quickly

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Topics: NoSQL databases, data formats

Follow-up Questions

  • ❓What are the advantages of using BSON over JSON?
  • ❓How does MongoDB use BSON for data storage?
  • ❓What are some use cases for BSON outside of MongoDB?