MongoDB $weeklyUpdate #62 (Mar 25, 2022): Minesweeper, Python, and Kotlin - Oh My
Tags: mongodb, realm, kotlin, netlify
Published: 2022-03-25 17:36:41

## 👋 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/)!_


### [StartActivityForResult is Deprecated!](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/article/realm-startactivityforresult-registerForActivityResult-deprecated-android-kotlin/) 

[Mohit Sharma](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/author/mohit-sharma/) 
Learn the benefits and usage of registerForActivityResult for Android.  

### [Add a Comments Section to an Eleventy Website with MongoDB and Netlify](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/how-to/add-comments-section-eleventy-website-mongodb-netlify/)

[Nic Raboy](https://www.nraboy.com/)
In this tutorial, we're going to look at maintaining a static generated website on Netlify with Eleventy, but the big thing here is that we're going to see how to have comments for each of our blog pages.

### [Building a Collaborative iOS Minesweeper Game with Realm](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/how-to/realm-minesweeper/)

[Andrew Morgan](https://twitter.com/andrewmorgan)
This article steps you through some of the key aspects of setting up the backend Realm app, as well as the iOS code.

### [Announcing the Realm Kotlin Beta: A Database for Multiplatform Apps](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/article/announcing-realm-kotlin-beta/) 

[Ian Ward](https://www.mongodb.com/developer/author/ian-ward/) 
Announcing the Realm Kotlin Beta - making it easy to store, query, and sync data in your Kotlin for Android and Kotlin Multiplatform apps. 

## 📅 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!_

Mar 21-26 (San Francisco, United States) - [MongoDB @ Game Developers Conference](https://www.mongodb.com/events/mongo-db-gdc)

Mar 26 (Delhi-NCR, India) - [Introduction to MongoDB Charts](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/mug-delhi-ncr-introduction-to-mongodb-charts/153324) online workshop hosted by the MongoDB User Group, Delhi-NCR.

Mar 26 (Lebanon) - The MongoDB User Group (MUG) in Lebanon is pleased to invite you to celebrate the International Women’s Day 2022 in a collaborative event between the MUG, GDG, and the Women Tech makers team in Lebanon. Elie Hannouch will take attendees on [a tour of MongoDB](https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/mug-lebanon-international-womens-day-2022/153651).


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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*
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1414183412

🍿 [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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