How can I connect to mongodb using express without mongoose?

Question

I am using the express framework and would like to connect to a mongodb without using mongoose, but with the native nodejs Mongodb driver. How can I do this without creating a n

Answer 1

var mongodb = require('mongodb');
var uri = 'mongodb://localhost:27017/dbname';

module.exports = function(callback) {
  mongodb.MongoClient.connect(uri, callback);
};

Ad this snippet in a file say connect.js and then require this file(connect.js) in your file where you are declaring your functions for http requests.