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What is MongoDB?

Important

MongoDB 8.0 Release Candidates

MongoDB 8.0 binaries are currently available only as release candidates. Release candidates can be used for early testing of new features, but are not suitable for production deployments.

This version of the manual is for an upcoming release and is currently a work in progress.

MongoDB is a document database designed for ease of application development and scaling.

You can run MongoDB in the following environments:

  • MongoDB Atlas : The fully managed service for MongoDB deployments in the cloud

Get started with MongoDB Atlas
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Use MongoDB in your application’s language

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Manage and monitor your deployments

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