Node.js 6.x Blueprints

Creating a datasource through the command line

We will use a database to store the feedback of our customers, so we will create the datasource using the LoopBack CLI:

1. Open terminal/shell in the root project and type the following command:

   slc loopback:datasource
   

2. Fill in the options with the following information:
   

   Screenshot of the datasource terminal output

Note that the final option is to install the MongoDB connector. So, don't forget to create the database: motorcycle-feedback on your MongoDB instance.

Tip

For the book example, we are not using User and Password for the database, but it is strongly recommended that you use a User and a strong Password ...