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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

Technical requirements

To follow along with the code in this chapter, you will need to install MongoDB locally or connect to a MongoDB Atlas database. You can download the MongoDB Community Edition from mongodb.com or use the fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS) MongoDB Atlas offering, which provides a free tier as well as seamless upgrades to the latest version.

Most examples are compatible with the new mongosh shell, but you may want to use the legacy shell, mongo, or enable mongosh backwards compatibility using mongosh snippets.

You will also need to download the official drivers for the language of your choice—Ruby or Python: https://www.mongodb.com/docs/drivers/.

To follow along with the code in this chapter, you will need the following:

  • mongosh shell
  • Connection with the MongoDB Atlas database
  • Official drivers for the language of your choice—Ruby or Python