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Learn how to fix MongoDB connection errors in Node.js version 18.12.0, specifically for NestJS applications. Discover practical solutions to enhance your development experience.
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Resolving MongoDB Connection Issues with Node.js 18.12.0

If you're a developer working with Node.js and MongoDB, you might encounter a common problem: the inability to connect your MongoDB database after upgrading to Node.js version 18.12.0. This issue can be particularly frustrating, especially when you have a working setup in a previous version. In this guide, we'll explore this problem specifically from the perspective of a NestJS application and outline a simple solution to restore your database connection.

The Problem: Connection Failure

Recently, a developer faced an issue when upgrading to Node.js version 18.12.0. Despite having built a functional NestJS application with MongoDB, the upgrade resulted in an error stating that the application was "unable to connect to database." Interestingly, rolling back to Node.js version 16.18.0 restored the connection without trouble.

Key Details:

Node.js Version: 18.12.0

MongoDB Version: 6.0.2

NestJS/Mongoose Versions: @nestjs/mongoose(v-9.0.2) and mongoose(v-6.7.0)

This led to the question: Why does this happen, and is anyone else experiencing the same issue?

The Solution: Changing the URI

After some exploration and community feedback, it became clear that the problem could be resolved by altering the MongoDB connection URI.

Steps to Fix the Connection Issue

Identify your current connection URI:
In your NestJS application, you might have something like this in your connection code:

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Change the localhost to 127.0.0.1:
The adjustment you need to make is changing the URI from "mongodb://localhost:27017/nekmart" to:

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Why This Works

Although it may seem straightforward, the reason behind this adjustment has to do with changes in how Node.js handles the localhost hostname. Under certain circumstances, particularly with recent Node.js versions, the resolution of localhost can lead to connection issues that do not occur when using the loopback IP address 127.0.0.1. By making this minor tweak, you can ensure that your application successfully connects to MongoDB.

Conclusion

Upgrading Node.js can sometimes lead to unexpected challenges, such as connection problems with your MongoDB database. However, as we've seen, modifying your connection URI from localhost to 127.0.0.1 can often resolve these issues swiftly. If you are encountering similar problems after upgrading Node.js, give this fix a try and get back to building your application seamlessly!

Feel free to reach out in the comments if you have any questions or share your own experiences with connection issues in Node.js. Happy coding!