MongoDB is a powerful NoSQL database widely used in modern applications. When building full-stack apps locally, it’s helpful to pair MongoDB with a lightweight admin interface, and Mongo Express is the perfect fit. In this guide, you’ll learn how to spin up MongoDB with Mongo Express using Docker Compose. No native installs, no config nightmares — just containers working together like magic. ✅ Prerequisites To follow along, make sure you have: Docker Docker Compose This setup works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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MongoDB is a powerful NoSQL database widely used in modern applications. When building full-stack apps locally, it’s helpful to pair MongoDB with a lightweight admin interface, and Mongo Express is the perfect fit.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to spin up MongoDB with Mongo Express using Docker Compose. No native installs, no config nightmares — just containers working together like magic.

✅ Prerequisites

To follow along, make sure you have:

  • Docker
  • Docker Compose

This setup works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.