MongoDB Data Modeling

Wilson da Rocha França

Jun 2015 · Packt Publishing Ltd

About this ebook

This book covers the basic concepts in data modeling and also provides you with the tools to design better schemas. With a focus on data usage, this book will cover how queries and indexes can influence the way we design schemas, with thorough examples and detailed code.

The book begins with a brief discussion of data models, drawing a parallel between relational databases, NoSQL, and consequently MongoDB. Next, the book explains the most basic MongoDB concepts, such as read and write operations, indexing, and how to design schemas by knowing how applications will use the data. Finally, we will talk about best practices that will help you optimize and manage your database, presenting you with a real-life example of data modeling on a real-time logging analytics application.

About the author

Wilson da Rocha França is a system architect at the leading online retail company in Latin America. An IT professional, passionate about computer science, and an open source enthusiast, he graduated with a university degree from Centro Federal de Educacao Tecnologica Celso Suckow da Fonseca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2005 and holds a master's degree in Business Administration from Universidade Federal de Rio de Janeiro, gained in 2010. Passionate about e-commerce and the Web, he has had the opportunity to work not only in online retail but in other markets such as comparison shopping and online classifieds. He has dedicated most of his time to being a Java web developer. He worked as a reviewer on Instant Varnish Cache How-to and Arduino Development Cookbook, both by Packt Publishing.