MongoDB

What is it?

MongoDB is an open-source NoSQL document database that stores data in flexible, JSON-like documents. It is designed to handle large volumes of unstructured or semi-structured data efficiently.

What does it do?

MongoDB enables fast data storage, querying, and aggregation without rigid schemas. It supports indexing, replication, sharding, and transactions, making it suitable for scalable and distributed systems.

Where is it used?

MongoDB is widely used in SaaS platforms, mobile and web applications, IoT systems, real-time analytics, content management systems, and microservices architectures.

When & why it emerged

MongoDB was first released in 2009 to address the limitations of relational databases in rapidly evolving applications. It emerged as a flexible alternative for handling large-scale, data-intensive workloads.

Why we use it at Internative

We use MongoDB for projects that require schema flexibility, rapid iteration, and horizontal scalability. It enables us to build data-driven products that evolve quickly without operational complexity.