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Student Lab Learning Guide - Creating a MongoDB Atlas Account for Python Game Programers

In this lab, you will learn how to create a MongoDB Atlas account, which will enable you to use MongoDB as a backend for your Python game programs.

MongoDB Atlas is a fully managed cloud database service that provides a reliable and scalable solution for storing and retrieving data in a PYTHON Distributed Edge Computing Environment.

By the end of this lab, you will be able to set up your own MongoDB Atlas account and connect it to your Python game programs.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of Python programming

Understanding of databases and their purpose

Lab Steps:

Step 1: Sign up for MongoDB Atlas

Go to the MongoDB Atlas website (

https://www.mongodb.com/cloud/atlas⁠

) in your web browser.

Click on the "Get started free" button.

Fill in the required information to create your MongoDB Atlas account, including your name, email address, and password.

Click on the "Get Started Free" button.

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Step 2: Set Up Your Organization and Project

After signing up, you will be prompted to create an organization and a project.

Enter a name for your organization and project. You can choose any name that is meaningful to you.

Select the region where you want your database to be hosted. Choose the region that is closest to your location or the location where you expect the majority of your users to be.

Click on the "Create Organization" button.

Step 3: Create a Cluster

In the MongoDB Atlas dashboard, click on the "Build a Cluster" button.

Select the free tier option or choose a paid tier based on your requirements.

Choose the cloud provider and region you prefer.

Click on the "Create Cluster" button.

Step 4: Configure Cluster Settings

Once your cluster is created, click on the "Connect" button.

In the "Choose a connection method" section, select "Connect Your Application."

In the "Driver" dropdown, select "Python."

Copy the connection string provided. You will need this to connect to your MongoDB Atlas cluster from your Python game program.

Step 5: Install Required Libraries

Open your Python development environment or editor.

Install the pymongo library using the following command:

pip install pymongo

Step 6: Connect to MongoDB Atlas from Python

Import the pymongo library in your Python game program:

from pymongo import MongoClient

Use the connection string obtained from Step 4 to connect to your MongoDB Atlas cluster:

# Replace <connection_string> with your actual connection string

client = MongoClient("<connection_string>")

Step 7: Use MongoDB Atlas in Your Python Game

Create a new database and collection to store your game data:

# Access the database

db = client['your_database_name']

# Create a collection

collection = db['your_collection_name']

Use the collection to store and retrieve data in your game program:

# Insert data into the collection

document = {'player_name': 'John', 'score': 100}

collection.insert_one(document)

# Retrieve data from the collection

result = collection.find_one({'player_name': 'John'})

print(result)

Conclusion:

You have successfully created a MongoDB Atlas account and learned how to connect to it from your Python game programs.

MongoDB Atlas provides a powerful and scalable database solution for your game's data storage needs. You can now explore further functionalities of MongoDB and leverage its features to enhance your Python game programs.

Remember to properly secure your MongoDB Atlas account and follow best practices to ensure the safety and privacy of your data. Happy coding and gaming!

Additional Resources:

MongoDB Atlas Documentation:

https://docs.atlas.mongodb.com/⁠

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PyMongo Documentation:

https://pymongo.readthedocs.io/⁠

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