MongoDB $weeklyUpdate #65 (April 15, 2022): GDELT, Mongoose, & Hackathon Time!
Tags: mongodb
Published: 2022-04-15 16:09:08

## 👋 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/)!_


### [An Introduction to GDELT Data](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/how-to/introduction-to-gdelt-data/)

[Mark Smith](https://twitter.com/judy2k)
Learn what the GDELT dataset is and how to work with it and MongoDB and participate in the MongoDB World Hackathon ‘22.

### [Getting Started with MongoDB & Mongoose](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/how-to/getting-started-with-mongodb-and-mongoose/)

[Jesse Hall](https://twitter.com/codestackr)
In this article, we’ll learn how Mongoose, a third-party library for MongoDB, can help you to structure and access your data with ease.

### [How to Update Realm SDK Database Schema for Android](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/how-to/realm-sdk-schema-migration-android/)

[Mohit Sharma](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/author/mohit-sharma/) 
In this article, we learn how to modify/migrate Realm local database schema.

### [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. 

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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 11 - May 20 (Virtual) - [MongoDB World Hackathon ‘22](https://mongodb.com/world-2022/hackathon)

Apr 19 (12:30am GMT | Lebanon) - [From REST to GraphQL API’s](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/from-rest-to-graphql-apis/157133)

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 (Denver) - [Mile High Gophers: Intro to MongoDB and its Go driver](https://www.meetup.com/Denver-Go-Language-User-Group/events/285230077/)

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

Apr 27 (6pm GMT+1 | Dublin) - [Dublin MUG: Let’s talk Atlas, Realm and MongoDB Queries](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/dublin-mug-let-s-talk-atlas-realm-and-mongodb-queries/157571)

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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 KAlbALFd9ZQ %}

🍿 [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/)

### [Why IXSCAN not enough?](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/why-ixscan-not-enough/153993)
Why does a multikey index query require both IXSCAN and FETCH stages?

### [Newly defined index does not appear in Atlas shared cluster using API or CLI](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/newly-defined-index-does-not-appear-in-atlas-using-api-or-cli/154112)
Discussion on unexpected behavior for index creation on the Atlas free tier via API/CLI identified a bug which was quickly resolved thanks to detailed feedback.

### [Join us in the adventure of #100DaysOfCode](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/join-us-in-the-adventure-of-100daysofcode/147472/6)
Three challengers ([im_Kushagra](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/the-journey-of-100daysofcode-im-kushagra/147693), [henna_dev](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/the-journey-of-100daysofcode-henna-dev/147473), and [JasonNutt14](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/the-journey-of-100daysofcode-jasonnutt14/148390)) have recently passed the halfway mark on their #100DaysOfCode journey -- an amazing 50+ days of coding and sharing their learnings.

MongoDB World 2022: [MongoDB Diversity Scholarships for Underrepresented Groups in Tech](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/diversity-scholarships-at-mongodb-world-2022/156776)

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

*Latest Episode*
{% spotify spotify:episode:2dEO5MwGunwJKYGJRoZ0Ez %}

*Catch up on past episodes*:
Ep. 105 - [The MongoDB World 2022 Hackathon](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NED1DFK8nZC2lBP0Mlxjh?si=H35zjaDvTSiJhLmEZZ8S2w)

Ep. 104 - [Scaling Iron Mountain with MongoDB](https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OzC713aXRs7RWvPg0pzAT?si=UJtngPh0SE2TZQbzc2dkkQ)

Ep. 103 - [Exploring NFTs and Crypto with Professor Cardano](https://open.spotify.com/episode/14rF3FYWh7i2XWj5EiA5rU?si=zdlVaAjhTuy96Y-3FMOqIQ)


(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!_

**📅 Upcoming Events**

[MongoDB World Hackathon '22](https://www.mongodb.com/world-2022/hackathon)
The MongoDB World Hackathon '22 is a six week challenge running from April 11th to May 20th and you can join at any time. This year’s theme is “Data as news - A hackathon for information overload.” There are amazing prizes and swag up for grabs!

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