Node.js and Mongoose, too slow to put Schema definitions in separate files?

Question

Playing around with Node.js and I really want to keep my file structure organized. Normally in a project in another language I would have a structure like this:

• Node App Directory
  • App.js
  • Controllers
    • UserController.js
    • OtherController.js
  • Models
    • UserModel.js
    • OtherModel.js

The (potential) problem I see is this: I use Mongoose and MongoDB for my database, in order to define a "Model" I need a Mongoose Schema, in order to do that I have to connect to the database with Mongoose in each of the Controllers and Model files.

I know so little about these technologies, this could be lightning quick and never be an issue and I wouldn't have a clue. Or is this something I should avoid and just shove everything in one (very large) file?

Answer 1

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