| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Goal | Setup a relational and non-relational database and store data in them |
| Duration | 4-6 hours |
Use the following steps to help you progress through the exercise (use your best judgment, these are not precise steps):
- Use Docker to set up PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases.
- Download DBeaver and explore the PostgreSQL database. Use DBeaver to create a table, add columns, and insert rows of data.
- Download MongoDB Compass Standard and explore the MongoDB database. Use Compass to create a collection and insert documents of data.
- Tear down the databases.
- Share the results with your mentor!
Use these questions to guide your curiosity during the exercise:
- What are some of the differences between relational and non-relational databases?
Use the following questions to reflect on what you learned with this exercise and discuss with your mentor:
- What conclusion can you share with your mentor?
- What surprised you about this exercise?
- What did this leave you excited to dig further into?
- What would be your next step? What resources can support you in this next step?