MongoDB in Action, Third Edition (MEAP V08)

Deliver flexible, scalable, and high-performance data storage that's perfect for AI and other modern applications with MongoDB 8.0 and MongoDB Atlas Multi-cloud Developer Data Platform.

In MongoDB in Action, Third Edition you'll find comprehensive coverage of the latest version of MongoDB 8.0 and the powerful MongoDB Atlas Multi-cloud Developer Data Platform. Learn how to deliver data flexibility with MongoDB's schema-less design, make your apps scalable with its sharding capabilities, power full text and semantic search, use the Retrieval Augmented Generation pattern, implement powerful stream processing, and more. This totally revised new edition delivers engaging hands-on tutorials and examples that put MongoDB into action!

In MongoDB in Action, Third Edition you'll:

Master new features in MongoDB 8.0
Create Atlas vector search for AI applications
Design scalable NoSQL databases
Utilize advanced search capabilities in MongoDB Atlas
Build Event-Driven Applications with Atlas Stream Processing
Deploy and manage MongoDB Atlas local and cloud clusters using Atlas CLI
Leverage the Atlas SQL interface for familiar SQL querying
Use MongoDB Atlas Online Archive for efficient data management
Establish robust security practices including encryption
Master backup and restore strategies
Optimize database performance and identify slow queries

MongoDB in Action, Third Edition offers a clear, easy-to-understand introduction to everything in MongoDB 8.0 and MongoDB Atlas—including new advanced features such as embedded config servers in sharded clusters, or moving an unsharded collection to a different shard. The book also covers Atlas stream processing, full text search, and vector search capabilities for generative AI applications. Each chapter is packed with tips, tricks, and practical examples you can quickly apply to your projects, whether you're brand new to MongoDB or looking to get up to speed with the latest version.
about the book
MongoDB in Action, Third Edition is a practical guide to MongoDB 8.0 and the MongoDB Atlas Multi-cloud Developer Data Platform. You'll go well beyond the basics of database management, learning how to build AI-driven applications, implement advanced search techniques, and optimize performance at scale. With hands-on projects that include creating an AI chatbot, setting up a sharded cluster in MongoDB Atlas, and building an aggregation pipeline, you'll really see MongoDB in action. The book guides you through deploying Atlas clusters, optimizing performance, and setting up robust monitoring systems. Whether you're building chatbots or managing large datasets, you'll soon be delivering MongoDB deployments that are efficient and scalable.