Best method to start and structure a database?

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Hi there,

I want to build a tool, where users can ask customized questions about data on the blockchain. Let’s say they want to get a chart about price development on NFTs, then they should get every data available until today. Do I need to build a database for that? Do I need to store the data (local or cloud)? OR is it even possible that I build sth. with MongoDB that executes the query of my users on-demand?

That’s the background of my question. But I also really don’t know how to even start this. Any resources you would recommend or any method that’s the best to do such a project?

I have the impression setting up such a project requires some methodological knowledge which I do not have. So I’m hoping for people who have that kind of XP, even from different areas of data analysis.

Manymany thanks

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Yes MongoDB could be used for this, there are many different design patterns that could be used to help make this app.

If you are new to MongoDB I would recommend the MongoDB University courses, they are free online and they will help you learn about setting up MongoDB, schemas, querying, etc. This will give you a good base to start answering some of those questions. There is also the MongoDB with Javascript class that will teach you using MongoDB and JS together to build a sample project to help you.

M001 - Intro to MongoDB Basics
M220JS - MongoDB for Javascript Developers

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Hi @Marcel_Ohrenschall ,

Yes MongoDB is a great fit when working with modern data like NFT and Blockchain

I recommend reading the following:

Thanks
Pavel

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Thanks, especially for the blockchain link.

I was missing a few hash in my chain of knowledge.
I felt like I was not part of the consensus.
B-)