Data Modeling Concepts
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Consider the following aspects of data modeling in MongoDB:
- Embedded Data Versus References
- Presents the different strategies that you can choose from when determining your data model, their strengths and their weaknesses.
- Operational Factors and Data Models
- Details features you should keep in mind when designing your data model, such as lifecycle management, indexing, horizontal scalability, and document growth.
For a general introduction to data modeling in MongoDB, see Data Modeling. For example data models, see Data Modeling Examples and Patterns.