Understanding Relationships in MongoDB and Mongoose
Understanding Relationships in MongoDB & Mongoose Introduction MongoDB, being a NoSQL database, handles relationships differently than relational databases like MySQL. Instead of foreign keys, it uses Embedded Documents (Denormalization) and References (Normalization) to establish connections between data. In this guide, we’ll explore: One-to-One (1:1) Relationships One-to-Many (1:M) Relationships Many-to-Many (M:N) Relationships How to define them in MongoDB and Mongoose How to query them and what the results look like Let’s dive in!

Understanding Relationships in MongoDB & Mongoose
Introduction
MongoDB, being a NoSQL database, handles relationships differently than relational databases like MySQL. Instead of foreign keys, it uses Embedded Documents (Denormalization) and References (Normalization) to establish connections between data.
In this guide, we’ll explore:
- One-to-One (1:1) Relationships
- One-to-Many (1:M) Relationships
- Many-to-Many (M:N) Relationships
- How to define them in MongoDB and Mongoose
- How to query them and what the results look like
Let’s dive in!