MongoDB in Action: Building on the Atlas Data Platform, 3rd Edition

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.

Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

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.

About the reader

For readers of all experience levels. If you're a beginner, you'll be carefully and quickly brought up to speed with MongoDB. If you're a Mongo veteran, you'll benefit from the book's practical insights into the latest features of MongoDB 8.0 and Atlas Multi-cloud Developer Data Platform.

About the author

Arek Borucki is a MongoDB Champion, seasoned Principal Database Engineer, certified MongoDB SI Architect, certified MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas administrator.