Is Node.js and Mongoose too slow to put schema definitions in separate files?

Question

Playing with Node.js, and I really want my file structure to be organized. Usually in a project in another language I would have this structure:

• Node Application Catalog
  • App.js
  • Controllers
    • UserController.js
    • OtherController.js
  • Models
    • UserModel.js
    • OtherModel.js

The problem (potential) that I see is this: I use Mongoose and MongoDB for my database to define a "model". I need a Mongoose schema to do this, I have to connect to the database using Mongoose in each of the controller files and models.

I know so little about these technologies, it can be lightning fast and will never be a problem, and I would have no idea. Or is this something I should avoid and just put everything in one (very large) file?

Answer 1

You do not need to connect to mongo in every controller / model file. Just do it once in App.js and you App.js done.