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Learn how to connect to MongoDB databases in Sealos DevBox using Go
This guide will walk you through the process of connecting to a MongoDB database using Go within your Sealos DevBox project.
Prerequisites
- A Sealos DevBox project with Go environment
- A MongoDB database created using the Database app in Sealos
Install Required Packages
In your Cursor terminal, install the necessary packages:
These commands install:
go.mongodb.org/mongo-driver/mongo
: The official MongoDB driver for Gogithub.com/joho/godotenv
: A Go port of the Ruby dotenv library
Connection Setup
Set up the environment variables
First, let's set up the environment variables for our database connection. Create a .env
file in your project root with the following content:
Replace the placeholders with your actual MongoDB credentials from the Database app in Sealos. Note that we're not including the database name in the URI, as we'll create it programmatically if it doesn't exist.
Create the main.go file
Create a new file named main.go
with the following content:
This code demonstrates how to connect to MongoDB, create a database if it doesn't exist, insert a document, and find a document. It uses environment variables for the MongoDB URI and database name.
Usage
To run the application, use the following command in your Cursor terminal:
This will execute the main
function, demonstrating the connection to MongoDB, database creation (if necessary), and performing basic operations.
Best Practices
- Use environment variables for database credentials and configuration.
- Always handle potential errors using proper error checking.
- Use contexts for operations that might need to be cancelled or timed out.
- Close the database connection after operations are complete.
- Use indexes for frequently queried fields to improve performance.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter connection issues:
- Verify your MongoDB credentials in the
.env
file. - Ensure your MongoDB database is running and accessible.
- Check for any network restrictions in your DevBox environment.
- Confirm that the required packages are correctly installed.
For more detailed information on using MongoDB with Go, refer to the official MongoDB Go driver documentation.
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