What is Homebrew?
Homebrew is a missing package manager for macOS. It is a free utility that allows users to install, update and manage the libraries and packages through the command lines.
Why do you need Homebrew?
Technically, you don’t need homebrew since you can install MongoDB using the TAR.GZ file, though it may be challenging. However, if you install MongoDB through Homebrew, you will reap the following benefits. Homebrew automates the process of compiling, downloading, and configuring, which saves a lot of time. Homebrew contains all the software, including utilities, libraries, and languages, which can be installed by executing a single command. Want to learn more? Visit brew.sh.
How to install MongoDB on macOS?
Now let’s have a look at how you can install MongoDB using Homebrew. If you are getting any issues when trying to install MongoDB, try uploading a thread on StackOverflow or any other programming forum or facebook page to get your issue resolved.
