Mastering MongoDB 7.0 - Fourth Edition

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Schema Design and Data Modeling

In the dynamic world of database management, the decisions you make about structuring and representing data, significantly impact efficiency, adaptability, and overall system performance. With the advent of modern databases such as MongoDB, there's a heightened emphasis on employing distinct strategies that cater to flexible and scalable data environments. This chapter delves into the core principles of schema design and data modeling, offering clear guidance on selecting and implementing strategies that best suit your application's needs.

This chapter will cover the following topics:

• The foundation of schema design
• Technical aspects of MongoDB
• Data modeling and schema design patterns in MongoDB

Schema design ...