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Scalable, flexible document database for modern application development.
MongoDB offers a high‑performance, schema‑less document store with built‑in sharding, replication, and a rich ecosystem of drivers and tools for rapid development and deployment.
MongoDB is a document‑oriented database that stores data in JSON‑like BSON format, allowing developers to evolve schemas without downtime. It powers a wide range of applications, from mobile back‑ends to large‑scale analytics, by delivering high throughput and low latency.
Key components include mongod for the database engine and mongos for routing sharded clusters. The platform ships with the mongosh shell, the Compass GUI, and drivers for most major programming languages. Installation is straightforward via Homebrew, Docker images, or native RPM/Debian packages generated by the build scripts. Comprehensive documentation, a developer center, and MongoDB University provide learning resources, while community forums support troubleshooting.
Developers seeking rapid iteration, ops teams needing horizontal scaling, and organizations that value a vibrant ecosystem will find MongoDB a natural fit. Its flexible data model and built‑in high‑availability features reduce operational overhead compared to traditional relational systems.
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Use Homebrew: `brew tap mongodb/brew && brew install mongodb-community` or pull the official Docker image.
MongoDB provides official drivers for Java, Python, Node.js, C#, Go, and many others; see the Drivers page for the full list.
`mongos` acts as a query router for sharded clusters, directing operations to the appropriate shard.
Use `mongodump` for logical backups or filesystem snapshots for larger deployments; consult the backup documentation for best practices.
The core server is available under the Server Side Public License (SSPL); commercial features are offered under MongoDB Atlas and Enterprise subscriptions.
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