The last third of the book is appendices, so apparently all the while I was doner than I thought I was. It's a great book, but it's short, and therefore I wonder if has proper claim to the title of "Definitive Guide." My only complaint is that the Java chemistry app example in the last chapter is not accessible for anyone who didn't major in the physical sciences or who has been out of school for more than a few years. A clearly written introduction to MongoDB. The concepts are well explained and the examples are thoughtfully chosen. The book incidentally addresses questions relating to the advantages of MongoDB over relational databases, however, greater focus on the strengths and weaknesses of the "NoSQL" model, and the applicability of the technology to specific solution architectures, would have been welcomed. The book is a joy to read, and will serve as a good complement to a language reference, yet lacks the detail and real-world focus to deserve the title of "The Definitive Guide".
Do You like book MongoDB: The Definitive Guide (2010)?
Excellent for starting with Mongo. Very pragmatic, and lends itself well to a fluent read-through.
—Nhenna
The title doesn't lie. Very comprehensive and well-written.
—Dragyn301
