Connecting to MongoDB in C#
Learn about the C# driver for MongoDB and how to use it to connect to your C# applications.
Connecting to MongoDB in C#
Unit Overview
In this unit, you will be introduced to the C# driver for MongoDB and learn how it's used to connect to your C# applications. First, we'll install the MongoDB C# driver by using the NuGet package manager. Next, we'll explore best practices when creating a MongoClient. Finally, we will troubleshoot a few of the most common connection issues.
Prerequisite
Lessons in This Unit
- Lesson 01: Using MongoDB C# Client Libraries
- Lesson 02: Connecting to an Atlas Cluster in C# Applications
- Lesson 03: Troubleshooting a MongoDB Connection in C# Applications
Caleb Thompson | Staff Engineer
Caleb is a Staff Engineer at MongoDB, working primarily on Realm education and documentation. He doesn't recall his life before MongoDB, but has been told he has previously served as an architect, software engineer, API designer, and curriculum design engineer. Caleb also loves teaching, rafting, wood working, and geology.
Parker Faucher | University Curriculum Engineer
Parker is a Curriculum Engineer on the Education team at MongoDB. Prior to joining MongoDB, he helped maintain a world class developer bootcamp that was offered in multiple universities. He is a self taught developer who loves being able to give back to the community that has helped him so much.
Daniel Curran | Senior Curriculum Engineer
Daniel is a Senior Curriculum Designer at MongoDB. Before joining MongoDB, he worked as an Instructional Designer and Content Developer specializing in technical content for a host of international clients. Daniel's goal is to remove obstacles so learners can feel confident on their journey to become masters of MongoDB.
Hi there and welcome! In this unit, you’ll learn how to connect to a Atlas cluster by using the MongoDB C# driver.
I’m Caleb, a Staff Engineer at MongoDB, and I’ll be working with you through this unit.
MongoDB makes it easy for us to connect a C# application to our Atlas cluster. All we need is a connection string, the MongoDB driver, and an application.
By using the MongoDB driver, you can seamlessly integrate your Atlas cluster into a variety of applications.
MongoDB is powerful on its own, but pairing it with a programming language like C# unlocks even more new tools. We’ll explore these tools throughout the course.
The lessons in this unit consist of video lectures followed by quiz questions or labs so that you can practice what you learned.
First, we’ll explain what MongoDB drivers are and how they are used to connect applications to MongoDB.
Then, we’ll install the MongoDB driver by using the NuGet package manager. We’ll then create a MongoClient instance in our C# code, and use it to connect it to an Atlas cluster.
Finally, we’ll troubleshoot a few of the most common connection and authentication issues.
Before you begin this unit, you should have a basic understanding of: C#, the MongoDB database and document models, and Atlas.
You will also need to set up an Atlas account with a free tier cluster.
By the end of this unit, you will be able to install the C# driver, use your connection string to connect your C# application to Atlas, and troubleshoot common connection errors.
Let's get started!
