Kotlin MongoDB with KMongo Guide

Using MongoDB

Kotlin MongoDB uses kmongo for document-based data.

Introduction to KMongo

KMongo is a convenient library for working with MongoDB in Kotlin. It provides a simple and idiomatic API to perform CRUD operations on MongoDB documents. In this guide, we'll explore how to set up and use KMongo for managing document-based data.

Setting Up KMongo

To start using KMongo, you need to include it in your Kotlin project. You can do this by adding the following dependency to your build.gradle.kts file:

Connecting to MongoDB

Once you have added KMongo to your project, you can establish a connection to your MongoDB database. Here's a simple example of how to achieve this:

Performing CRUD Operations

With KMongo, performing CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations is straightforward. Below are examples of each operation:

Create a Document

Read a Document

Update a Document

Delete a Document

Conclusion

KMongo provides an easy-to-use API for managing MongoDB data in Kotlin. By following this guide, you should now be able to set up your environment and perform basic CRUD operations with KMongo. For more advanced features such as aggregation or transactions, refer to the KMongo documentation.

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