This book is your hands-on guide to mastering Mongoose for application development on the Node.js stack. By working through practical examples, you'll learn how to define data schemas, efficiently interact with your database, and build a real-life project management application using this powerful tool. What this Book will help me do Master connecting Node.js applications to MongoDB using Mongoose. Define and leverage data schemas and models for robust data management. Perform CRUD operations seamlessly using Mongoose's accessible APIs. Integrate advanced concepts like schema validators, population, and sub-documents. Learn to enhance productivity by developing and utilizing reusable plugins. Author(s) Simon Holmes, an experienced web developer, specializes in JavaScript, Node.js, and database technologies. Known for his clear and effective teaching style, Simon has authored several books and tutorials to help developers be more proficient and productive. His insights on Mongoose bridge the gap between practical application and theoretical knowledge. Who is it for? This book is perfect for developers interested in Node.js who want to incorporate MongoDB into their applications and need a structured yet hands-on approach. It's suitable for learners new to Mongoose as well as experienced developers seeking to optimize their database interactions. Key audiences include backend developers, full-stack developers, and software engineers aiming to enhance their database schemas and queries.