<p>MongoDB is a high-performance, open source, schema-free document-oriented database. Ruby is an object- oriented scripting language. Ruby and MongoDB are an ideal partnership for building scalable web applications.<br /><br /><em>Ruby and MongoDB Web Development Beginner's Guide</em> is a fast-paced, hands-on guide to get started with web application development using Ruby and MongoDB. The book follows a practical approach, using clear and step-by-step instructions and examples in Ruby to demonstrate application development using MongoDB. <br /><br />The book starts by introducing the concepts of MongoDB. The book teaches everything right from the installation to creating objects, MongoDB internals, queries and Ruby Data Mappers. <br /><br />You will learn how to use various Ruby data mappers like Mongoid and MongoMapper to map Ruby objects to MongoDB documents.<br /><br />You will learn MongoDB features and deal with geo-spatial indexing with MongoDB and Scaling MongoDB. <br /><br />With its coverage of concepts and practical examples, <em>Ruby and MongoDB Web Development Beginner's Guide</em> is the right choice for Ruby developers to get started with developing websites with MongoDB as the database.</p>