How can you load initial data in MongoDB through Spring Boot?

Question

Is it possible to load initial data in a MongoDB database using src/main/resources/data.sql or by any other file?

I understand that data.sql is used for SQL DB's whereas MongoDB is a NOSQL DB. But just wanted to know if there is any equivalent of data.sql for NOSQL DB's.

While googling I found out this SO link (Spring Boot - Loading Initial Data) which does what I am looking for but still it's not a standalone file data.sql.

Answer 1

To load initial data you can use db migration tool like MongoBee

It's very useful option to handle data initialization in java. You just need to configure @Bean public Mongobee mongobee in your spring boot and setup component scan for data ChangeLogs where data creation actually happens.