Tap the icon to open the software. Creating a database With PortoDB installed, it’s time to create your first database. Open the app and you should see the main window (Figure A).

Jack Wallen shows you how easy it is to create a MongoDB database and collection using the Compass GUI.

If you plan to do database development with Java and MySQL, the first thing you’ll need to do is configure a database schema. Technically speaking, the first thing to do before you configure a schema ...