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Ankan Saha
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Difference between mongoose and mongodb module

There are many differences between the mongoose and mongodb modules. The mongoose module is an object modeling tool that helps you work with MongoDB. MongoDB is a powerful document-oriented database. Both products are very popular, but there are some key differences.

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Mongoose is more focused on providing a schema-based solution, while MongoDB is more document-oriented. Mongoose also has built-in support for data validation, which MongoDB lacks. Mongoose also provides a simpler way to work with data, while MongoDB requires more manual work.

Mongoose is more opinionated than MongoDB. It enforces a structure on your data, while MongoDB is more flexible. Mongoose also has a more complex API, while MongoDB has a simpler API.

If you're looking for a schema-based solution, Mongoose is the better choice. If you're looking for a more flexible, document-oriented database, MongoDB is the better choice.

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jonsam

Does Mongoose sacrifice the performance and flexibility of MongoDB?

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Ankan Saha

Yes,