Overview of NoSQL databases and types

Differences between NoSQL and RDBMS

Use cases and advantages of MongoDB

Installing and configuring MongoDB (local & cloud)

Introduction to Mongo Shell and Compass

Understanding BSON (Binary JSON) format

Creating, reading, updating, and deleting documents

Working with collections and databases

Query/Update operators and commands

Using the find() method

Query operators and expressions

Working with nested documents and arrays

Schema design principles: embedding vs referencing

Data types, relationships, and tradeoffs

Introduction to MongoDB indexing

Types of indexes and their applications

Performance tuning methods

Overview and purpose of aggregation pipelines

Using aggregation stages and operators

Real-world data transformation examples

Authentication methods

Role-based access control (RBAC)

Database security best practices