FAQ
Yes. The Laravel-MongoDB library integrates very well into the Laravel Eloquent model and allows developers to use MongoDB without additional effort.
You would configure the database connection the same way you would for other databases in the config/database.php file. If your Laravel configuration uses multiple databases, you would also specify the connection to use on the Laravel models.
Yes, MongoDB is a great choice to use with Laravel. The Laravel-MongoDB library integrates very well into the Laravel Eloquent model and allows developers to use MongoDB without additional effort.
There is no single best database for all types of applications. However, MongoDB is a great choice to start with since it does not require schema maintenance and migrations, as you would need with relational databases like MySQL, MariaDB, or Postgresql.
Yes, MongoDB has a PHP driver that can be used directly from PHP. For most applications, you may want to use it through a framework like Laravel since it will minimize the amount of coding required.
MongoDB can be used in most types of applications. Its flexible schema approach makes it a great choice for building small applications where the data model evolves over time. It also scales well, making it a great choice for large volumes of data.
Yes, Laravel supports connecting to multiple databases. Each database connection needs to be defined in the config/database.php file. Laravel can talk to multiple MongoDB databases or a mix of MongoDB and other databases as well.
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