MongoDB Essentials: A quick introduction

Get started fast with MongoDB architecture, core operations, and AI-powered tools for building intelligent applications

Key Features
Quickly grasp the MongoDB architecture and distributed design principles
Learn practical data modeling, CRUD operations, and aggregation techniques
Explore AI-enabled tools for building intelligent applications with MongoDB
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description
Modern applications demand flexibility, speed, and intelligence, and MongoDB delivers all three. This mini guide wastes no time, offering a concise, practical introduction to handling data flexibly and efficiently with MongoDB. MongoDB Essentials helps developers, architects, database administrators, and decision makers get started quickly and confidently.

The book introduces MongoDB’s core principles, from the document data model to its distributed architecture, including replica sets and sharding. It then helps you build hands-on skills such as installing MongoDB, designing effective data schemas, performing CRUD operations, and working with the aggregation pipeline. You’ll discover performance tips along the way and learn how AI-enhanced tools like Atlas Search and Atlas Vector Search power intelligent application development.

With clear explanations and a practical approach, this book gives you the foundation and skills you need to start working with MongoDB right away.

What you will learn
Understand MongoDB's document model and architecture
Set up local MongoDB deployments quickly
Design schemas tailored to application access patterns
Perform CRUD and aggregation operations efficiently
Use tools to optimize query performance and scalability
Explore AI-powered features such as Atlas Search and Atlas Vector Search
Who this book is for
This book is for anyone looking to explore MongoDB, including students, developers, system architects, managers, database administrators, and decision makers who want to familiarize themselves with what a modern database can offer. Whether you're building your first application or exploring what MongoDB can do for you, this book is the idea starting point for your MongoDB journey.

Table of Contents
MongoDB Architecture
Getting Started with MongoDB
Data Modeling
CRUD Operations
Aggregations
Performance Strategies and Tools
MongoDB and AI