MUG Amsterdam: RDBMS to NoSQL, Picnic's Strategies, and Advent of Code with MongoDB Query Language

MUG Amsterdam: RDBMS to NoSQL, Picnic’s Strategies, and Advent of Code with MongoDB Query Language

Join us for the inaugural Amsterdam MongoDB User Group meetup at Picnic HQ on May 23rd, where we embark on a journey into MongoDB with insightful sessions and engaging discussions. Whether you’re a seasoned MongoDB user or just starting your journey with databases, this meetup promises to be the perfect launchpad for enriching your understanding and sparking new ideas.

Registration

Register here to secure your spot. You will be asked to login if you aren’t logged in into your MongoDB cloud account.

Sessions

  • Introduction to MongoDB: From RDBMS to NoSQL
    Description: Dive into MongoDB’s foundational principles and its significance in modern data management. Explore its flexible data model and its advantages over relational databases, emphasizing its intuitive design, built-in query language, and aggregation framework. Understand MongoDB’s role in transactional processing and compare it to traditional relational databases.

  • From Shared to Dedicated: How Picnic uses Mongosync to reduce complexity
    Explore the journey of Picnic as they transition from shared to dedicated environments using Mongosync. Learn about their strategies to reduce complexity and streamline operations, offering valuable insights into MongoDB management.

  • How to solve Advent of Code using MQL (MongoDB Query Language)?
    Join Ivan as he takes you on a whimsical journey through MongoDB Query Language (MQL), showcasing its power through solving algorithmic challenges like Advent of Code. With practical examples and playful anecdotes, discover the versatility of MQL in parsing and manipulating data.

Where?

Event Type: In-Person
Location: Picnic HQ Van Marwijk Kooystraat 15, 1114 AG Amsterdam, Netherlands

Agenda

Time Topic
5:30 PM Welcome and Networking with Drinks and Snacks
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM Introduction to MongoDB: From RDBMS to NoSQL
6:20 PM - 6:40 PM From Shared to Dedicated: How Picnic uses Mongosync to reduce complexity
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM Food Break/Networking Space
7:15 PM - 7:45 PM How to solve Advent of Code using MQL (MongoDB Query Language)
7:45 PM - 08:00 PM Fun Trivia with MongoDB Swags to win
8:30 PM End of Meetup: Wrap up the evening’s discussions and insights

Speakers

Franklin Amorim

Tech Leader at Picnic Technologies

Ivan Fefer

Software Engineer, MongoDB

Organizer

Daniele Graziani

For more information and updates, join our MongoDB User Group community.

We’re excited to kick off this inaugural event and look forward to welcoming you to an evening of learning and networking!

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Helllo @Daniele_Graziani1
welcome to the Family of MUG Leaders :wave: and nice to “see” you again.
Unfortunately Amsterdam is too far to join physically, are you going to record and share the sessions?
Best, Michael
vMUG DACH Region

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Hey Michael! Thanks for the welcome, or the welcome back. I would love to have you there but it is too far, as you said. Recording is not in my plans, should it? Now I am going to think about whether it is possible.

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Thank you for confirming to attend the Amsterdam MongoDB User Group Meetup. The event is scheduled to begin at 05:30 PM at the Cafeteria @ Picnic HQ Office, Amsterdam

We want to make sure everyone has a fantastic time, so please arrive on time at 05:30 PM to ensure you don’t miss the session, and we can all have some time to chat before the talks begin. Here’s the detailed agenda:

5:30 PM Welcome and Networking with Drinks and Snacks
6:00 PM Introduction to MongoDB: From RDBMS to NoSQL
6:20 PM From Shared to Dedicated: How Picnic uses Mongosync to reduce complexity
6:45 PM Food Break/Networking Space
7:15 PM How to solve Advent of Code using MQL (MongoDB Query Language)
7:45 PM Fun Trivia with MongoDB Swags to win
8:30 PM End of Meetup: Wrap up the evening’s discussions and insights

There are a few important things to keep in mind:

  • You’ll need to check yourself in at the reception desk on the ground floor. You’ll be given a temporary pass that will allow you to access the building. From there, just follow the signs to the event area.
  • Please stay within the designated event premises and maintain a respectful and professional atmosphere throughout the office. We also kindly request that you throw away any used plates and cans to keep the space clean.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask by replying to this :thread:

Looking forward to seeing you all at the event :slight_smile: