MongoDB $weeklyUpdate #66 (April 22, 2022): Hackathons, mongosh, and Github
Tags: mongodb, netlify, github
Published: 2022-04-22 18:08:15

## $weeklyUpdate
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## 👋 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/)!_


### [Generating MQL Shell Commands Using OpenAI and New mongosh Shell](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/article/generate-mql-with-mognosh-and-openai/)

[Pavel Duchovny](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/author/pavel-duchovny/) 
In this article, I will show you my experiment, including the game-changing capabilities of the new MongoDB Shell (mongosh) which can extend scripting with npm modules integrations.

### [Continuously Building and Hosting our Swift DocC Documentation using Github Actions and Netlify](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/how-to/build-host-docc-documentation-using-github-actions-netlify/)

[Diego Freniche](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/author/diego-freniche/) 
In this post, we’ll see how to use Github Actions to continuously generate the DocC documentation for our Swift libraries and how to publish this documentation. 

### [Christmas Lights and Webcams with the MongoDB Data API](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/article/christmas_2021_mongodb_data_api/)

[John Page](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/author/john-page/) 
I built a Christmas tree with an API so you, dear reader, can control the lights as well as a webcam to view it.

### [Create a Custom Data-Enabled API in MongoDB Realm in 10 Minutes or Less](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/how-to/create-data-api-10-min-realm/) 

[Mike Lynn](https://twitter.com/mlynn)
In this article, I'll explain the steps to follow to quickly create an API that exposes data from a sample database in MongoDB Atlas.

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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)

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)

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)

May 4 (New York) - [New York MUG: Fast Track into MongoDB World ‘22 Hackathon ](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/new-york-mug-fast-track-into-mongodb-world-22-hackathon/159257)

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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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# 🎙 Last Word on the [MongoDB Podcast](https://podcasts.mongodb.com/public/115/The-MongoDB-Podcast-b02cf624)

*Latest Episode*
{% spotify spotify:episode:56IiQnDcBVQUyd7YPY8JJe %}

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

Ep. 106 - [Securing the Internet with Josh Aas, Sarah Gran of ISRG](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dEO5MwGunwJKYGJRoZ0Ez?si=bvVLTpWwQCS-xIDJePYFBw)

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

(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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