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PostgreSQL-based or not? That is the question for vector databases. Timescale's new announcements make a very compelling argument for the PostgreSQL way. I also think this is a space where delegating all the commodity relational database work to PG and extending it with vector capabilities makes perfect sense. You not only get a full featured database, but also an existing ecosystem of users and tools. Reflecting on this theme a bit more, there are domains where core PG functionality needs to be revamped to be competitive. I don't think vector databases is one of those domains though. (For example, PG has a Volcano style planner / executor that hurts analytical query performance. Even then, you can write extensions to offload the work to other open source libraries.) Looking forward to following all the developments in the vector db space!

🚀 Excited to share a new blog post! 📢 🔍Indexing Made Simple: Practical Examples for Beginners 🔍 Hey LinkedIn fam! 👋 I'm thrilled to share a comprehensive guide on MongoDB indexing that simplifies the complex world of database optimization. Whether you're new to indexing or looking to level up your MongoDB skills, this post has something for everyone! In this blog, we dive into: 📘 Understanding the basics of MongoDB indexing 🔑 Creating single and compound indexes for improved query performance 🔍 Practical examples and code snippets to illustrate real-world applications 📈 Analyzing the impact of indexing on query execution 💡 Best practices and considerations when implementing indexes If you're a developer, data enthusiast, or someone curious about optimizing database operations, this read is for you! 🌟 Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gMrrG8XM #MongoDB #DatabaseOptimization #Indexing #DeveloperTips #TechBlog #LearnMongoDB #LinkedInPost

🔑 I made a log in authentication page for one of my projects, I used Node,Passport.js and MongoDB. This was the first time I've ever worked with MongoDB, I've always heard about how amazing it is and how great it is to use for a database. 📅Here's what I've managed to learn about MongoDB over the past week: What Is MongoDB? MongoDB is a document database with the scalability and flexibility that you want with the querying and indexing that you need. MongoDB stores data in flexible, JSON-like documents, meaning fields can vary from document to document and data structure can be changed over time 🏗️ Building with Documents The document-based approach of MongoDB allows developers to represent complex data structures easily. Each document can have different fields, making it incredibly suitable for projects with evolving requirements. This "schema-less" design empowers us to focus on building dynamic applications without the constraints of rigid table structures. 💡 🔒 Robust Security Features As developers, we know that data security is paramount. MongoDB offers comprehensive security features like access controls, encryption, and authentication mechanisms, safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access. This enables us to build applications with utmost confidence. 🔒 🌐 Global Reach with Atlas MongoDB Atlas, the fully managed cloud-based service, takes the hassle out of database management. It allows us to deploy, manage, and scale our MongoDB clusters effortlessly across multiple regions, providing global availability for our applications. 🌍 🗺️ Geospatial Capabilities Location-based applications are gaining popularity, and MongoDB has us covered! Its native geospatial indexing and querying capabilities enable us to create spatially aware features that bring value to a wide range of use cases. 🗺️ ©Replication: MongoDB supports replica sets, which are groups of database servers that maintain the same data. Replication provides high availability and data redundancy, ensuring that your application remains accessible even if one server fails. Learning MongoDB has been amazing I feel like it has opened many doors with possibilities of what I can make with various projects  the community is also amazing the wealth of documentation, webinars, tutorials, and community-driven tools empowers developers like myself to master MongoDB and share knowledge with fellow enthusiasts.

Efficient Data Manipulation with MongoDB's `bulkWrite()` Operation MongoDB provides clients the ability to perform write operations in bulk. Bulk write operations affect a single collection. MongoDB allows applications to determine the acceptable level of acknowledgment required for bulk write operations. The `db.collection.bulkWrite()` method provides the ability to perform bulk insert, update, and delete operations. MongoDB also supports bulk insert through the `db.collection.insertMany()` method. =》Ordered vs Unordered Operations: Bulk write operations can be either ordered or unordered. 1. Orderd List: With an ordered list of operations, MongoDB executes the operations serially. If an error occurs during the processing of one of the write operations, MongoDB will return without processing any remaining write operations in the list. See ordered Bulk Write 2. Unorderd List: With an unordered list of operations, MongoDB can execute the operations in parallel, but this behavior is not guaranteed. If an error occurs during the processing of one of the write operations, MongoDB will continue to process remaining write operations in the list. See Unordered Bulk Write Example. NOTE: Executing an ordered list of operations on a sharded collection will generally be slower than executing an unordered list since with an ordered list, each operation must wait for the previous operation to finish. By default, `bulkWrite()` performs ordered operations. To specify unordered write operations, `set ordered : false` in the options document. It is commonly used in data-intensive applications like data migration, synchronization, batch processing, and data import/export tasks, to improve overall MongoDB application efficiency. In conclusion, MongoDB's `bulkWrite()` operation allows for efficient bulk insert, update, and delete operations on a single collection. It offers flexibility in acknowledgment levels and supports both ordered and unordered operations. When working with sharded collections, unordered operations are generally faster. source: mongodb.com/docs #mongodb #softwaredevelopment #programming #codingtips

MongoDB's developer productivity super boost! 🚀🚀🚀 "The chatbot inside MongoDB Documentation—which has been made generally available — is an open source project that uses MongoDB Atlas Vector Search for AI-powered information retrieval of curated data to answer questions with context, MongoDB said. Developers would be able to use the project code to build and deploy their own version of chatbots for a variety of use cases. In order to accelerate application modernization MongoDB has integrated AI capabilities — such as intelligent data schema and code recommendations — into its Relational Migrator. The Relational Migration can automatically convert SQL queries and stored procedures in legacy applications to MongoDB Query API syntax, the company said, adding that the automatic conversion feature eliminates the need for developers to have knowledge of MongoDB syntax."

🚀 Exciting news! I'm thrilled to share that I've had the incredible opportunity to contribute as a Guest Writer for MongoDB Inc. and my article is now live on their website! 🎉 🔍 In this piece, I delve into the fascinating world of database management and explore the performance disparities between MongoDB and traditional relational database management systems (RDBMS). If you're curious about how MongoDB can revolutionize your data handling processes, this is a must-read! 📖 Dive into the article here: https://lnkd.in/gY4UtuBY I want to extend a huge thank you to MongoDB Inc. for this opportunity. It's been an incredible experience collaborating with their team and sharing insights with their audience. I'd love for you to check out the article, and if you find it valuable, don't hesitate to share it with your network! Let's keep the conversation going on how MongoDB is shaping the future of data management. 💡 #MongoDB #DatabaseManagement #Performance #GuestWriter #TechArticle MongoDB MongoDB University MongoDB Master

Exciting news for developers - MongoDB version 7.0 brings a host of powerful enhancements to streamline your database operations: Streamlined Query Optimization: Say goodbye to complex query optimization and index management. MongoDB 7.0 simplifies the process of constructing efficient queries - smoother development and accelerated time to production. Compound Wildcard Indexes: Imagine writing less code and achieving faster results. MongoDB 7.0 introduces Compound Wildcard Indexes, allowing teams to query combinations of fields and sub-fields within embedded sub-documents - boosting query efficiency and enhancing schema flexibility. Bitwise Operators in Aggregation: For those dealing with application-driven and operational analytics, MongoDB 7.0 enables the use of bitwise operators within aggregation pipelines. This means improved query performance, especially when filtering based on binary data flags. Percentile Operators: Calculating percentiles is a breeze with MongoDB 7.0. The Approximate Percentile Operator lets you perform these calculations directly on the database server, simplifying your data analysis. Full article on MongoDB Version 7.0 newest features here. #NoSQL #MongoDB #Database #DeveloperTools

GraphQL integrates extremely well with MongoDB due to its flexible and intuitive nature, which aligns with the schema-less design of MongoDB databases. Unlike traditional SQL databases, MongoDB allows for the storage of complex, nested data structures as well as arrays within documents. GraphQL's flexibility in defining queries makes it an ideal choice for working with MongoDB, especially when dealing with databases that have large entities and complex, nested data. Here's how: Dynamic Schema:   MongoDB is schema-less, meaning each document in a collection can have a different structure. GraphQL, being a query language for APIs, allows clients to specify the shape and structure of the response. This dynamic nature of GraphQL enables clients to request only the specific fields they need, making it perfect for dealing with large entities where not all fields are required in every query. Nested Queries:   MongoDB allows nesting of documents and arrays within documents. GraphQL's ability to create nested queries mirrors this structure perfectly. Clients can request nested data in a single query, reducing the number of round-trips to the server. This is particularly advantageous when dealing with MongoDB's arrays, as GraphQL can navigate through these arrays efficiently. Resolvers and Data Mapping:   GraphQL resolvers act as the intermediary between the GraphQL queries and the MongoDB data. Resolvers can be customized to fetch data from MongoDB in a way that matches the structure expected by the GraphQL schema. This mapping capability ensures that even if MongoDB's schema evolves or contains complex data structures, GraphQL queries can remain consistent and provide a stable API for clients. Optimized Queries:   GraphQL APIs allow clients to request exactly what they need. In the context of MongoDB, where entities can be extensive and contain arrays, this feature ensures that queries can be optimized for specific use cases. Clients can request only the necessary fields, avoiding the overhead of retrieving irrelevant data, thus optimizing query performance. Graphical Query Language:   GraphQL's introspective nature and the availability of tools like GraphiQL make it easier for developers to explore the structure of MongoDB data. Developers can interactively build and test queries, exploring the nested nature of MongoDB documents directly within the GraphQL interface. #mongodb #graphql #databases #api

"Excited to dive into MongoDB Community Server - the free and open-source version of MongoDB! 🚀 MongoDB Community Server is the free and open-source version of MongoDB, which is a popular NoSQL database. It is designed to store and manage large volumes of data in a flexible and scalable manner. MongoDB Community Server provides developers and organizations with the ability to build applications with ease by offering features such as high availability, horizontal scalability, and flexible data models. Key features of MongoDB Community Server include => 1 ) Document-Oriented Storage: MongoDB stores data in a flexible, JSON-like format called BSON (Binary JSON). This allows developers to store data in a way that closely resembles the structure of objects used in their application code. 2) High Availability: MongoDB supports replica sets, which are a group of MongoDB instances that maintain the same data set. Replica sets provide automatic failover and data redundancy, ensuring high availability and reliability. 3) Horizontal Scalability: MongoDB can scale horizontally across multiple servers or instances by distributing data across a cluster of machines. This allows MongoDB to handle large volumes of data and high traffic loads efficiently. 4) Flexible Data Model: MongoDB's schema-less design allows developers to store heterogeneous data types and dynamically modify the structure of documents without downtime. This flexibility makes it well-suited for agile development and evolving data requirements. 5) Rich Query Language: MongoDB supports a powerful query language that allows developers to perform complex queries, including ad-hoc queries, range queries, and geospatial queries, among others. Indexing and Aggregation: MongoDB supports indexing to optimize query performance and aggregation pipelines for data processing and analytics tasks. 6) Community Support: MongoDB has a large and active community of developers and users who contribute to its development, provide support, and share best practices and resources. 7) MongoDB Community Server is widely used by developers and organizations for a variety of use cases, including web applications, mobile apps, real-time analytics, content management systems, and more. 8) Additionally, MongoDB offers enterprise versions with additional features and support options for organizations with specific requirements. #MongoDB #NoSQL #CommunityServer #Database"

🚀 Optimising MongoDB Queries with Indexing 🛠️ • Without indexes, MongoDB must scan every document in a collection to return query results, which is known as linear search. If an appropriate index exists for a query, MongoDB uses the index to limit the number of documents it must scan. • Let's consider a real-life scenario: a SaaS platform that enables users to run call campaigns. With users receiving 3K to 4K calls every day, retrieving call reports can involve processing up to 4-5 lakhs call records. With numerous filters available, such as by creation date, call duration, date range and many more. suppose I want all calls report between any date range that is approx 1-2 lakhs documents sorted by call duration time that taking more time to get and this filter I am using frequently. hence I created one Index by call duration and now I getting response too fast. It enhance the performance of my query, not only in sorting but also in optimizing other queries related to call duration. 📈 • Let's see how it works. When a query is executed, MongoDB utilizes the index to swiftly locate the documents matching the query criteria by searching through the B-tree data structure 🌳. suppose i create index of duration and when i query based on duration, mongodb will search data from the B-tree that time complexity is O(logn) 🕒 which more less then linear search O(n). This data structure preserves index key-value pairs and includes pointers to the actual documents. • There are several types of indexes: 1. Single Field Index 2. Compound Index 3. Multikey Index 4. Geospatial Index 5. Text Index 6. Hashed Index 7. Clustered Index Trade-off: • Storage space: The more indexes you have, the more storage will be used, because, as I said, it creates separate data structures, consuming additional memory. 📉 • Write operation: The more indexes you have, the more time will be taken by write operations, because if you add one document in the collection, then it will be stored in the collection as well as balanced in that B-tree. ⏳ Therefore, it is advisable to create only the necessary indexes to minimize storage usage and optimize write operations. 🧠