What is Compass?

A GUI for MongoDB

Features of Compass

• C.R.U.D.
• Aggregation Builder
• View Management
• Schema Analyzer
• Indexes
• Explain Plan
• Validation
• Performance Monitoring
• Import/Export
• Integrated MongoDB Shell

Setting up your Compass development environment

1. Install MongoDB Compass: https://www.mongodb.com/products/compass
2. Register for MongoDB Atlas https://www.mongodb.com/cloud/atlas/register
3. In Atlas, navigate to "Deployment" and select "Databases."
4. Select "Connect"
5. Select "Connect using— Compass" and copy the connection string