Connection String from Configuration File
If we are using a configuration file to store database settings, the connection string can be specified in the configuration file.
Example config.yml File:
mongodb:
url: mongodb://username:password@localhost:27017/mydatabase
How to Get the Database URL in MongoDB
In MongoDB, the database URL also known as the connection string or connection URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) is a important piece of information required to establish a connection to a MongoDB database. It contains all the necessary details for connecting to the MongoDB server, including the hostname, port number, database name, and authentication credentials.
In this article, we’ll explore how to obtain the database URL in MongoDB by covering various scenarios and providing examples with outputs to understand the concept effectively.