MongoDB $weeklyUpdate #63 (April 1, 2022): Realm, Twilio, & Debunking the Myth of Going Schemaless
Tags: realm, mongodb, dotnet
Published: 2022-04-01 16:32:56

## 👋 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/)!_


### [Realm Meetup - Easy Realm JWT Authentication with CosyncJWT](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/article/realm_meetup_jwt_authentication/)

[Shane McAllister](https://twitter.com/Shaneymac)
In this meetup, Richard Krueger, CEO Cosync, will focus on the benefits of JWT authentication and how to easily implement CosyncJWT within a Realm application.

### [Real-time Data Architectures with MongoDB Cloud Manager and Verizon 5G Edge](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/how-to/real-time-data-architectures-with-mongodb-cloud-manager-and-verizon-5g-edge/)

[Ado Kukic](https://twitter.com/KukicAdo)
[Robert Belson](DevRel Author’s Social link) 
In this article, learn how Verizon and MongoDB teamed up to deliver on this vision, a quick Getting Started guide to build your first MongoDB application at the edge, and advanced architectures for those proficient with MongoDB.


### [Using LINQ to Query MongoDB in a .NET Core Application](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/how-to/using-linq-query-mongodb-dotnet-core-application/) 

[Nic Raboy](https://www.nraboy.com/)
In this tutorial, we're going to look at a few LINQ queries, some as a replacement to simple queries using the MongoDB Query API and others as a replacement to more complicated aggregation pipelines.


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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!_

Apr 6 (7am GMT | Paris/Virtual) - [MongoDB.local Paris](http://events.mongodb.com/mongodblocalparis22?utm_campaign=mongodbcom_eventspage&utm_source=mongodbcom&utm_medium=referral&_ga=2.98519702.824065007.1648708422-1590775931.1629241708)

Apr 7 (Virtual) - [MongoDB @ Google Data Cloud Summit](https://www.mongodb.com/events/mdb-google-datacloudsummit)

Apr 20 (Virtual) - [Google Startup Summit](https://www.mongodb.com/events/mdb-google-startup-summit)

Apr 20-21 (San Francisco) - [MongoDB at AWS Summit San Francisco](https://www.mongodb.com/aws-sf)

Apr 25-26 (London) - [MongoDB @ Kafka Summit London](https://www.mongodb.com/events/mdb-kafka-london)

Apr 27-28 (London) - [MongoDB at AWS Summit London](https://www.mongodb.com/aws-london)

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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 dgvfRbu_5Vw %}
 
🍿 [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/)

### [Connecting to Atlas with PyMongo v4.0.2](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/connecting-to-atlas-with-pymongo-v4-0-2/153070)
What is the significance of “pri” in the connection string for a dedicated Atlas cluster?

### [Workarounds for Functions Which are Not Available in New mongosh ](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/workarounds-for-functions-which-are-not-available-in-new-mongosh/152193)
Discussion around some legacy mongo shell functions that are not available in the new MongoDB Shell (mongosh).

### [M220J: Access Sample Data Set Locally](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/access-sample-data-set-locally/153213)

Is the `sample_mflix` data used in the M220 MongoDB University courses available for download?

### [Realm Weekly Bytes #7: Mobile to MongoDB Atlas - BookLog Application](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/realm-weekly-bytes-7-mobile-to-mongodb-atlas-booklog-application/151247)
A basic Android application to show how Realm Relationships get synced to Atlas.

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## 🎙 Last Word on the [MongoDB Podcast](https://mongodb.libsyn.com/)

*Latest Episode*
{% spotify spotify:episode:14rF3FYWh7i2XWj5EiA5rU %}

*Catch up on past episodes*:
Ep. 102 - [Changing the Game with MongoDB](https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HC16sCHVHuLMfOMUT5tWH?si=65BuhkWETQSrtuwYJf1LRw)

Ep. 101 - [Debunking the Myth of Going Schemaless](https://open.spotify.com/episode/20z8uzflMla5i4luFcJSQT?si=F4YElvOJQo-lItTc4oPawQ)

Ep. 100 - [Twilio and MongoDB with Liz Moy](https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JblVGml4Wp7tesgXz6SRp?si=eIQXFw_ESE-YXingeZR9ZQ)

(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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