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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

Best practices

Writing and specifying good aggregations takes practice, and throughout this chapter, you have focused on some useful principles. The aggregation pipeline is a sequential set of stages, and it encourages high composability and modularity. Here are some best practices that you can keep in mind when using MongoDB aggregations:

Code modularity

No matter how complex an aggregation gets, it can and should always be broken down into simple, understandable stages that can be tested in isolation, reducing the cognitive load on the developer. If you're using Compass for prototyping your aggregations, there is an option for turning down certain stages without removing them. If you're coding in an editor, it's easier if the stages are separated, with an option to toggle the comments. The Visual Studio Code extension, introduced earlier in this book, is an excellent tool for debugging, analyzing, and synthesizing aggregation pipelines.

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