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MongoDB Fundamentals

By : Amit Phaltankar, Juned Ahsan, Michael Harrison, Liviu Nedov
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MongoDB Fundamentals

By: Amit Phaltankar, Juned Ahsan, Michael Harrison, Liviu Nedov

Overview of this book

MongoDB is one of the most popular database technologies for handling large collections of data. This book will help MongoDB beginners develop the knowledge and skills to create databases and process data efficiently. Unlike other MongoDB books, MongoDB Fundamentals dives into cloud computing from the very start – showing you how to get started with Atlas in the first chapter. You will discover how to modify existing data, add new data into a database, and handle complex queries by creating aggregation pipelines. As you progress, you'll learn about the MongoDB replication architecture and configure a simple cluster. You will also get to grips with user authentication, as well as techniques for backing up and restoring data. Finally, you'll perform data visualization using MongoDB Charts. You will work on realistic projects that are presented as bitesize exercises and activities, allowing you to challenge yourself in an enjoyable and attainable way. Many of these mini-projects are based around a movie database case study, while the last chapter acts as a final project where you will use MongoDB to solve a real-world problem based on a bike-sharing app. By the end of this book, you'll have the skills and confidence to process large volumes of data and tackle your own projects using MongoDB.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)
Preface

Fair Bay City Bikes

Densely populated metropolitan cities often suffer from traffic congestion and overcrowded public transport. A bike-sharing program is a sustainable way of traveling for several reasons. It provides a healthier and cheaper mode of transportation than using cars, public transport, or private bikes. It involves procuring and parking bikes in various locations across the city. These bikes can be used by the public, on a first come first serve basis, to travel into the city. Typically, the booking and tracking of the bikes are controlled via an online platform. Studies and surveys have concluded that a well-implemented bike-sharing program can:

  • Reduce traffic congestion
  • Improve air quality
  • Reduce car and public transport usage
  • Help people save money spent on other vehicles
  • Encourage healthier lifestyles
  • Improve the sense of community

For these reasons, many cities are actively encouraging bike riding by providing bike-sharing platforms...