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Mastering MongoDB 7.0 - Fourth Edition

By : Marko Aleksendrić, Arek Borucki, Leandro Domingues, Malak Abu Hammad, Elie Hannouch, Rajesh Nair, Rachelle Palmer
Book Image

Mastering MongoDB 7.0 - Fourth Edition

By: Marko Aleksendrić, Arek Borucki, Leandro Domingues, Malak Abu Hammad, Elie Hannouch, Rajesh Nair, Rachelle Palmer

Overview of this book

Mastering MongoDB 7.0 explores the latest version of MongoDB, an exceptional NoSQL database solution that aligns with the needs of modern web applications. This book starts with an informative overview of MongoDB’s architecture and developer tools, guiding you through the process of connecting to databases seamlessly. This MongoDB book explores advanced queries in detail, including aggregation pipelines and multi-document ACID transactions. It delves into the capabilities of the MongoDB Atlas developer data platform and the latest features, such as Atlas Vector Search, and their role in AI applications, enabling developers to build applications with the scalability and performance that today’s organizations need. It also covers the creation of resilient search functionality using MongoDB Atlas Search. Mastering MongoDB 7.0’s deep coverage of advanced techniques encompasses everything from role-based access control (RBAC) to user management, auditing practices, and encryption across data, network, and storage layers. By the end of this book, you’ll have developed the skills necessary to create efficient, secure, and high-performing applications using MongoDB. You’ll have the confidence to undertake complex queries, integrate robust applications, and ensure data security to overcome modern data challenges.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
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Chapter 4: Connecting to MongoDB

Connecting methods

MongoDB provides an array of methods to connect with its databases. This ranges from direct driver interactions to the convenience of Object-Document Mapping (ODM) layers, which elegantly handles the mapping of your model objects. While MongoDB boasts extensive language support, including but not limited to Java, C++, C#, Kotlin, and Rust, this chapter focuses on four distinct and widely used languages—PHP, Ruby, Node.js, and Python. Each language offers a unique set of features and strengths, demanding tailored connection techniques to harness the full potential of MongoDB.

Connecting using Ruby

Ruby is at the forefront of languages supported by MongoDB, boasting an official driver that provides excellent compatibility. To successfully establish the connection to a local MongoDB host, follow these simple steps:

  1. To install, you must add the driver to the Gemfile, as shown in the following example:
    gem 'mongo'
  2. Then, you can connect...