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+// db.js
+const mongoose = require('mongoose');
+
+const connectDB = async () => {
+    try {
+        const mongoUri = process.env.MONGO_URI || 'mongodb://localhost:27017/myScheduledApp';
+        await mongoose.connect(mongoUri, {
+            // These options are often recommended for newer Mongoose versions, though some might be deprecated in future
+            // useNewUrlParser: true,
+            // useUnifiedTopology: true,
+        });
+        console.log('MongoDB connected successfully for Mongoose!');
+    } catch (err) {
+        console.error('MongoDB connection error (Mongoose):', err);
+        process.exit(1); // Exit process with failure
+    }
+};
+
+module.exports = connectDB;