🏁 Quick Start

Before we dive into the content, let's ensure that your environment is properly set up.

1. Install Java 21

1. Make sure you have Java Development Kit (JDK) version 21 installed.
2. You can check if it's installed by running:

   java -version
   Ensure that the output includes java 21.
3. If it's not installed, download and install it from the official OpenJDK website.

2. Clone the Workshop Repository

1. Clone the GitHub repository to your local machine using the following command:
   • With ssh:

   git clone -b session1 git@github.com:mongodb-developer/mdb-java-workshop.git mdb-java-workshop
   • With https:

   git clone -b session1 https://github.com/mongodb-developer/mdb-java-workshop.git mdb-java-workshop
2. Navigate to the directory:

   cd mdb-java-workshop

3. Create a MongoDB Atlas Account

1. Visit MongoDB Atlas and sign up for a free account.
2. Follow the instructions to create a new project and a MongoDB cluster.
3. Make sure to note down your cluster's connection details; you'll need them to connect your application.
4. Load your cluster with your sample dataset.

Once you've completed these steps, you'll be ready to follow along with the workshop!