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Learn MongoDB 4.x

By : Doug Bierer
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Learn MongoDB 4.x

By: Doug Bierer

Overview of this book

When it comes to managing a high volume of unstructured and non-relational datasets, MongoDB is the defacto database management system (DBMS) for DBAs and data architects. This updated book includes the latest release and covers every feature in MongoDB 4.x, while helping you get hands-on with building a MongoDB database app. You’ll get to grips with MongoDB 4.x concepts such as indexes, database design, data modeling, authentication, and aggregation. As you progress, you’ll cover tasks such as performing routine operations when developing a dynamic database-driven website. Using examples, you’ll learn how to work with queries and regular database operations. The book will not only guide you through design and implementation, but also help you monitor operations to achieve optimal performance and secure your MongoDB database systems. You’ll also be introduced to advanced techniques such as aggregation, map-reduce, complex queries, and generating ad hoc financial reports on the fly. Later, the book shows you how to work with multiple collections as well as embedded arrays and documents, before finally exploring key topics such as replication, sharding, and security using practical examples. By the end of this book, you’ll be well-versed with MongoDB 4.x and be able to perform development and administrative tasks associated with this NoSQL database.
Table of Contents (22 chapters)
1
Section 1: Essentials
5
Section 2: Building a Database-Driven Web Application
9
Section 3: Digging Deeper
13
Section 4: Replication, Sharding, and Security in a Financial Environment
14
Working with Complex Documents Across Collections

Introducing Sweets Complete Inc.

Sweets Complete Inc. is a fictitious company representing small enterprises that sell products online. They sell specialized confections, including cake, candy, and donuts, to an international clientele. People who use their website fall into one of four groups, each with different needs:

  • Casual website visitors: This group consists of people who happened upon the site through word of mouth, search engines, and links from associated sites. They generally want to get information about the products on offer, and will hopefully be enticed to make a purchase and become a member.
  • Members: Members are regular individual customers and partners who sell their products (for example, 7-Eleven). They do not need to be sold on the products. They mainly want to set up recurring purchases and check on the status of their orders.
  • Administrative staff: Staff need to set up member accounts, manage the list of products, and generate sales reports for management.
  • Management...