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MongoDB Scripting¶
The mongo
shell is an interactive JavaScript shell for
MongoDB, and is part of all MongoDB distributions. This section provides an
introduction to the shell, and outlines key functions, operations, and
use of the mongo
shell. Also consider FAQ: The mongo Shell and
the shell method and other relevant
reference material.
Note
Most examples in the MongoDB Manual use
the mongo
shell; however, many
drivers provide similar interfaces to MongoDB.
- Server-side JavaScript
- Details MongoDB’s support for executing JavaScript code for server-side operations.
- Data Types in the mongo Shell
- Describes the super-set of JSON available for use in the
mongo
shell. - Write Scripts for the mongo Shell
- An introduction to the
mongo
shell for writing scripts to manipulate data and administer MongoDB. - Getting Started with the mongo Shell
- Introduces the use and operation of the MongoDB shell.
- Access the mongo Shell Help Information
- Describes the available methods for accessing online help for the
operation of the
mongo
interactive shell. - mongo Shell Quick Reference
- A high level reference to the use and operation of the
mongo
shell.