# Introduction In this lab, you will learn how to insert data into MongoDB using various methods and explore basic data manipulation techniques. Through a series of hands-on exercises, you'll practice inserting single and multiple documents, handling potential errors, and verifying data integrity using the MongoDB shell. The lab covers essential CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations, focusing on document insertion strategies. You'll create a bookstore database, insert documents with different structures, handle unique index constraints, and validate document schemas. By the end of this lab, you'll have a solid understanding of how to effectively add and manage data in MongoDB.
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