
My favorite feature in this database is the flexibility of its use as well as the possibility to scale it. Because this model stores data in JSON-like formats, it is possible to handle unstructured and semi-structured data without having to prescribe very specific data models. This flexibility is especially good for application where the structure of the data being stored can change as time passes. Being able to scale a database horizontally through the use of sharding is one of MongoDB’s best features since it helps in loading big data and is efficient when dealing with traffic loads. Also, its complex query language; the power offered by the aggregation framework and indexing and data retrieval make the process very efficient and diverse. Moreover, features such as the MongoDB Atlas make cloud deployment and management easy and more enjoyable. MongoDB has gained many supporters of the community and had a great documentation, which makes it fit for today’s developments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Probably one of the biggest negatives of the MongoDB is its steep learning curve for those that have no prior experience with NoSQL systems or have recently migrated from SQL. On the positive side, it is also very flexible, allowing developers to easily create badly thought out schemas, which when the application starts getting a lot of use can slow down the performance immensely. Also, handling shard and replication in self-serving environment quite challenging and may need good understanding of structure. A third anotated limitation is the ACID properties of transactions while MongoDB has added support for these recently and to a far lesser extent than traditional relational database systems, it may not be suitable where high consistency is critical. Finally and as for the offering of MongoDB Atlas, which is a cloud managed service of MongoDB, there is a high likelihood of accumulating high costs particularly for those that are intending to develop jumbo scale applications for their start-ups or small business enterprises. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.