Mastering MongoDB 7.0: Achieve data excellence by unlocking the full potential of MongoDB

by Marko Aleksendric, Arek Borucki, Leandro Domingues, Malak Abu Hammad, Elie Hannouch

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781835463192
Publisher:	Packt Publishing
Publication date:	01/05/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	434
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Marko Aleksendrić is an analyst, an ex-scientist, and a freelance self-taught web developer with over 20 years of experience. Marko has authored the book Modern Web Development with the FARM Stack published by Packt Publishing. With a keen interest in both backend and frontend development, he has been an avid MongoDB user for the last 15 years for various web and data analytics-related projects, with Python and JavaScript as his main tools. He holds a PhD in control engineering and has published several scientific papers.

Arek Borucki, a recognized MongoDB Champion and certified database administrator, has been working with MongoDB technology since 2016. Serving as the principal SRE database engineer, he works closely with technologies such as MongoDB, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, and GCP. He is also the author of articles on the MongoDB blog. His extensive experience includes working with renowned companies such as Amadeus, Deutsche Bank, IBM, Nokia, and Beamery. Arek is also a certified Kubernetes administrator and developer, an active speaker at international conferences, and a co-author of questions for the MongoDB Associate DBA Exam.

Leandro Domingues specializes in NoSQL databases, focusing on MongoDB. He is a MongoDB Community Champion, a Microsoft Data Platform MVP Alumni, and has extensive experience in maintaining large volumes of data. He has authored several articles and is also a speaker and organizer of events and conferences. In addition to teaching MongoDB, he was a professor at one of the largest universities in Brazil. Leandro is passionate about MongoDB, and a mentor and inspiration to many developers and administrators. Leandro’s efforts make MongoDB a more comprehensible tool for everyone.

Malak Abu Hammad is a seasoned software engineering manager at Chain Reaction, with a decade of MongoDB expertise. Motivated by the need for dynamic, adaptable databases with superior speed, Malak has not only carved a niche for herself in MongoDB but also in essential web app technologies. Along with conducting various online and offline workshops, Malak is a MongoDB Champion and a founding member of the Arabic MongoDB community. She holds a master's degree in computer engineering from the German Jordanian University, and when away from the digital realm, she immerses herself in reading. Her vision for MongoDB envisions a future with an emphasis on Arabic localization, aimed at bridging the gap between technology and regional dialects.

Elie Hannouch is a senior software engineer, and digital transformation expert. A driving force in the tech industry, he has a proven track record of delivering robust, scalable, and impactful solutions. Elie combines his extensive engineering background with strategic innovation to redefine how enterprises operate in today’s digital age. As a MongoDB Champion and a startup founder, he embodies not only technical excellence but also a keen sense of leadership and entrepreneurship. He leads the MongoDB, Google, and CNCF communities in Lebanon and works toward empowering aspiring tech professionals by demystifying complex concepts and inspiring a new generation of tech enthusiasts.

Rajesh Nair is a software professional from Kerala, India with over 12 years of experience working in various MNCs. He started his career as a database administrator for multiple RDMS technologies, including Progress OpenEdge and MySQL. Rajesh also managed huge datasets for critical applications running on MongoDB as a MongoDB administrator for several years. He has worked on technologies such as MongoDB, AWS, Java, Kafka, MySQL, Progress OpenEdge, shell scripting, and Linux administration. Rajesh is currently based out of Amsterdam, Netherlands working as a senior software engineer. His work includes developing backend applications for a leading fashion retailer.

Rachelle Palmer is the Product Leader for Developer Database Experience and Developer Education at MongoDB, overseeing the driver client libraries, documentation, framework integrations, and MongoDB University. She is passionate about being hands-on and has built sample applications for MongoDB in Java, PHP, Rust, Python, Node, and Ruby. She joined MongoDB in 2013 and was a former director of the Technical Services Engineering team, creating and managing the team that provided support and cloud ops to MongoDB Atlas. She is also passionate about education for all, and runs a family scholarship fund for youth interested in STEM majors.

Table of Contents

• Introduction: MongoDB – A Database for the Modern Web

• Architecture of MongoDB

• Developer Tools

• Connecting to MongoDB

• CRUD Operations & Basic Queries

• Schema Design and Data Modeling

• Advanced Querying in MongoDB

• Aggregations

• Multi-Document ACID Transactions

• Index Optimization

• MongoDB Atlas: Powering the Future of Developer Data Platforms

• Monitoring and Backup in MongoDB

• Introduction to Atlas Search

• Integrating Applications with MongoDB

• Security

• Auditing

• Encryption