MongoDB $weeklyUpdate #68 (May 6, 2022): Realm, Unity3D, & the GDELT Project
Tags: mongodb, unity3d, prisma, swift
Published: 2022-05-06 16:34:48

## 👋 Hi everyone!

Welcome to MongoDB $weeklyUpdate! 

Here, you'll find the latest developer tutorials, upcoming official MongoDB events, and get a heads up on our latest Twitch streams and podcast, curated by [Megan Grant](https://twitter.com/MeganGrant333).

Enjoy!

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## 🎓 Freshest Tutorials on [DevHub](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/)
_Want to find the latest MongoDB tutorials and articles created for developers, by developers? Look no further than our [DevHub](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/)!_

### [Adding Realm as a Dependency to an iOS Framework](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/how-to/adding-realm-as-dependency-ios-framework/)

[Diego Freniche](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/author/diego-freniche/) 
In this post, we’ll review how we can add RealmSwift as a dependency to our libraries, using two different methods: Xcode assistants and the Swift Package Manager.

### [Type Safety with Prisma & MongoDB](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/how-to/type-safety-with-prisma-and-mongodb/)

[Jesse Hall]https://www.mongodb.com/developer/author/jesse-hall/) 
In this article, we'll take a look at how to use Prisma to connect to MongoDB.

### [Saving Data in Unity3D Using SQLite](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/how-to/saving-data-in-unity3d-using-sqlite/)

[Dominic Frei](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/author/dominic-frei/) 
Persisting data is an important part of most games. Unity offers only a limited set of solutions, which means we have to look around for other options as well.

### [How Prisma Introspects a Schema from a MongoDB Database](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/article/how-prisma-introspects-a-schema-from-a-mongodb-database/) 

[Jan Piotrowski](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/author/jan-piotrowski/) 
In this blog, you’ll learn about Prisma and how we interact with MongoDB, plus the next steps after having a schema.

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## 📅 Official MongoDB [Events](https://www.mongodb.com/events) & [Community Events](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/c/mugs/11/l/calendar)
_Attend an official MongoDB event near you! Chat with MongoDB experts, learn something new, meet other developers, and win some swag!_

April 11 - May 20 (Virtual) - [MongoDB Hackathon](https://www.mongodb.com/world-2022/hackathon)

May 6 - 6:00 PM (GMT +1) [Hackathon Live Coding and Fun Hack Friday](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/hackathon-live-coding-and-fun-hack-friday-week-4/161958)

May 11-12 (Berlin) - [MongoDB @ AWS Summit Berlin](https://www.mongodb.com/events/mdb-aws-berlin)

May 14 (Virtual) - [Punjab MUG: Introduction to NoSQL Databases and MongoDB](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/punjab-mug-introduction-to-nosql-databases-and-mongodb-may-14-2022/162116) 

May 18 (Tel Aviv) - [MongoDB @ AWS Summit Tel Aviv](https://www.mongodb.com/events/mdb-aws-telaviv)

May 18 3PM (Europe) - [DACH MUG: MongoDB 5.0 – Ready for IoT](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/dach-mug-mongodb-5-0-ready-for-iot/161661)

May 23-26 (Washington) - [MongoDB @ AWS Public Sector Summit](https://www.mongodb.com/events/mdb-aws-pubsec-dc)

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## 📺 MongoDB on [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/mongodb) & [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_m2976Yvbx-TyDLw7n1WA)
_We stream tech tutorials, live coding, and talk to members of our community via [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/mongodb) and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_m2976Yvbx-TyDLw7n1WA). Sometimes, we even stream twice a week! Be sure to [follow us on Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/mongodb) and [subscribe to our YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_m2976Yvbx-TyDLw7n1WA) to be notified of every stream!_

*Latest Stream*
{% youtube zDEACh1qFVo %}

*More Video Goodness*
{% youtube 4gjBt3eZNOw %}
 
🍿 [Follow us](https://www.twitch.tv/mongodb) on Twitch and [subscribe to our YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_m2976Yvbx-TyDLw7n1WA) so you never miss a stream!

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## 🌱 Trending Topics in the [MongoDB Developer Community](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/)

### [Know about GDELT Dataset from Founder himself ](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/special-guest-event-announcing-kalev-leetaru-founder-of-gdelt-project/159970)
An Introduction To GDELT

Dr. Kalev Hannes Leetaru - One of Foreign Policy Magazine’s Top 100 Global Thinkers of 2013, Kalev is the founder of the GDELT Project talks about various Datasets useful for Hackathon Projects


### [100DaysOfCode Journey](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/join-us-in-the-adventure-of-100daysofcode/147472)
100Days of Code is a fun project of forming a habit of coding. Some great progress by Henna Singh and Kushagra Kesav who are on their 89thDay/100 of code.

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## 🎙 Last Word on the [MongoDB Podcast](https://listen.casted.us/public/115/The-MongoDB-Podcast-b02cf624)

*Latest Episode*
{% spotify spotify:episode:7GotWnU5P5uLgRyeFFurH8 %}

*Catch up on past episodes*:
Ep. 109 - [Prisma and MongoDB - Better Together](https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CebX3Vq4qNMa9067rUBXU?si=djAF8CWeR9GB6yj-wF_QaA)

Ep. 108 - [Exploring Postman with Arlemi Turpault](https://open.spotify.com/episode/56IiQnDcBVQUyd7YPY8JJe?si=HK-zXfXxSDCzvQzQFqk53A)

Ep. 107 - [Introduction to WiredTiger with Dr. Michael Cahill](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PGaXfpxrXjrGhUFL57jWc?si=yC_3_LddReav8AzBL_cD3Q)

(Not listening on Spotify? We got you! We're most likely on your favorite podcast network, including [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mongodb-podcast/id1500452446), [PlayerFM](https://player.fm/series/the-mongodb-podcast), [Podtail](https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-mongodb-podcast/), and [Listen Notes](https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-mongodb-podcast-mongodb-0g6fUKMDN_y/) 😊)

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## 🌍 MongoDB DevRel around the Interwebz
_Watch our team do their thang at various conferences, meetups, and podcasts around the world (virtually, for now). Also, find external articles and guest posts from our DevRel team here!_

**✨ DevRel in the Spotlight**

[Angie Byron Wins the Aaron Winborn Award!](https://www.thedroptimes.com/news/9008/angie-byron-wins-aaron-winborn-award
)

The Aaron Winborn award is presented annually to an individual in the Drupal community who demonstrates personal integrity, kindness, and above-and-beyond commitment to the community.

This year's winner was MongoDB's Principal Community Manager, Angie Byron. CONGRATS!

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