Baby come back... $weeklyUpdate has returned! (May 3, 2021 - #21)
Tags: mongodb, node, news, database
Published: 2021-05-03 16:57:27

# 👋 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 [Adrienne Tacke](https://twitter.com/AdrienneTacke).

(we were AFK for a bit, but don't worry, we're here now. Thanks for your patience!)

Enjoy!

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# 🎥 More video content, you say...

Well, we have lots of new content to share with you! Take a look at our YouTube channel to see the latest premieres from our Dev Rel team!

**$quickbytes: Learn MongoDB topics _fast_**
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What's $quickbytes? A MongoDB YouTube series that helps you learn MongoDB topics fast! In this season, [Adrienne Tacke](https://twitter.com/AdrienneTacke) will teach you all about MongoDB's Aggregation Pipeline. Check out [episode one](https://youtu.be/G-6-1eCVmSA) "What's the Aggregation Pipeline?" which is out now!

{% youtube G-6-1eCVmSA %}

**MongoDB & Node.js**
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[Lauren Schaefer](https://twitter.com/lauren_schaefer) takes her popular MongoDB & Node.js Quickstart series and teaches you via this comprehensive YouTube series! Check out [part one](https://youtu.be/fbYExfeFsI0) (of four!) where she shows you how to get started with connecting to MongoDB and running through the basic CRUD operations! 

{% youtube fbYExfeFsI0 %}

**MongoDB VSCode Plugin: Tips & Tricks**
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[Joe Karlsson](https://twitter.com/JoeKarlsson1) is back with some neat tips and tricks you need to know to make the best of [MongoDB's VSCode plugin](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=mongodb.mongodb-vscode)! Check it out now!

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**💡As always, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for our [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_m2976Yvbx-TyDLw7n1WA) so you never miss a video!**

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# 🎓 Freshest Tutorials on [DevHub](https://developer.mongodb.com/)

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

**[Get Started with MongoDB Atlas and AWS CloudFormation](https://developer.mongodb.com/how-to/get-started-atlas-aws-cloudformation/)**
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[Jason Mimick](https://developer.mongodb.com/author/jason-mimick/) discusses combining the powers of Atlas and CFN for app development.

**[Introduction to the Realm SDK for Unity3D](https://developer.mongodb.com/how-to/intro-to-realm-sdk-for-unity3d/)**
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In this video, [Dominic Frei](https://developer.mongodb.com/author/dominic-frei/) introduces you to Realm SDK for Unity3D. Follow along with his example!

**[Java - Client Side Field Level Encryption](https://developer.mongodb.com/quickstart/java-client-side-field-level-encryption/)**
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[Maxime Beugnet](https://twitter.com/MBeugnet) dives deep into the Java CSFLE with a simple example.

**[Adapting Apple’s Scrumdinger SwiftUI Tutorial App to Use Realm](https://developer.mongodb.com/how-to/realm-swiftui-scrumdinger-migration/)**
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[Andrew Morgan](https://developer.mongodb.com/author/andrew-morgan/) details the necessary changes required to rebase Scrumdinger onto Realm.

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# 📅 Official MongoDB [Events](https://live.mongodb.com/events/#/calendar)

_Attend an official MongoDB event near you (virtual for now)! Chat with MongoDB experts, learn something new, meet other developers, and win some swag!_

May 5 (3:00 PM GMT | DACH)  - [Schema Design Pattern — The Practical Side](https://live.mongodb.com/events/details/mongodb-dach-virtual-community-presents-schema-design-pattern-die-praktische-seite/)

May 11-12 - [Kafka Summit Europe](https://www.kafka-summit.org/sessions/streaming-data-in-the-cloud-with-confluent-and-mongodb-atlas)

May 18 (1:00 PM GMT | Nigeria) - [How to Scale Your Product With MongoDB](https://live.mongodb.com/events/details/mongodb-warri-nigeria-presents-join-our-expert-on-our-mini-workshop-on-how-to-scale-your-product-with-mongodb/)

May 21 (11:00 AM GMT | Kenya) - [MongoDB Community Mini Workshop in Eldoret](https://live.mongodb.com/events/details/mongodb-nairobi-kenya-presents-mongodb-community-mini-workshop-in-eldoret/)

May 21 (5:00 PM GMT | Global) - [Removing master/slave terminology from Apache Lucene](https://live.mongodb.com/events/details/mongodb-mongodb-global-virtual-community-presents-removing-master-slave-terminology-from-apache-lucene/)

May 26 (4:00 PM GMT | Global) - [Realm Kotlin Multiplatform for Modern Mobile Apps](https://live.mongodb.com/events/details/mongodb-realm-global-community-presents-realm-kotlin-multiplatfrom-for-modern-mobile-apps/)

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# 📺 MongoDB on [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/mongodb)

_We stream tech tutorials, live coding, and talk to members of our community every Friday. Sometimes, we even stream twice a week! Be sure to [follow us on Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/mongodb) to be notified of every stream!_

*Latest Stream*

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*Upcoming Streams*

May 21, 10am PDT - [Removing master-slave terminology from Apache Lucene](https://live.mongodb.com/events/details/mongodb-mongodb-global-virtual-community-presents-removing-master-slave-terminology-from-apache-lucene/)

🍿 [Follow us](https://www.twitch.tv/mongodb) on Twitch so you never miss a stream!

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

*Latest Episode*

{% spotify spotify:episode:25ar9muN29AXuaK2T1vz5x %}

*Catch up on past episodes*:

Ep. 52 - [Scaling Startups with Blerp and MongoDB](https://open.spotify.com/episode/210MLQnorlVzx9MPdCc92e?si=mplnH0c2RQiA9JOnLXBMYA)

Ep. 51 - [Scaling Startups - Funnelytics with Alexey Glazunov](https://open.spotify.com/episode/6p2Q8G0NJ5GqmktfQvsrc0?si=r-kbGGeRSEeb_iuUgoPVFA)

Ep. 50 - [The Redmonk Language Report with Stephen O’Grady](https://open.spotify.com/episode/78z9reBUOFQ5VlQruXwrBL?si=lfwAKLxMRL-DYQZz1H7PQA)

😅 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 Community Love

_We love seeing how you're using MongoDB or simply sharing the good vibes of the community. If you want to be featured in an upcoming $weeklyUpdate, just [tweet](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Hey%20@MongoDB!%20Check%20out%20what%20I%27m%20working%20on!%20) at us!_

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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**

May 5: [Adrienne Tacke](https://twitter.com/AdrienneTacke) @ [Cincinnati Software Craftsmanship Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/Cincinnati-Software-Craftsmanship/events/ldflzrycchbhb/)
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Sr. Dev Advocate Adrienne Tacke discusses code review pet peeves and what we can do to resolve them at the Cincinnati Software Craftsmanship meetup!

May 7: [Adrienne Tacke](https://twitter.com/AdrienneTacke) @ [Stir Trek](https://stirtrek.com/)
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Sr. Dev Advocate Adrienne Tacke joins Stir Trek to reveal the magic of Multi-Cloud Clusters!

May 17: [Adrienne Tacke](https://twitter.com/AdrienneTacke) @ [Techorama](https://techorama.be/agenda/session/there-is-no-developer-uniform/)
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Sr. Dev Advocate Adrienne Tacke gives one of her favorite talks "There is NO Developer Uniform!" at Techorama 2021!

May 18: [Lauren Schaefer](https://twitter.com/lauren_schaefer) @ [Codemotion Online Conference](https://events.codemotion.com/conferences/online/2021/online-tech-conference-spring/coming-soon)
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Staff Dev Advocate Lauren Schaefer will be at Codemotion Online Conference to give their talk "Top Ten Tips for Making Remote Work Actually Work Right Now"!

May 26: [Lauren Schaefer](https://twitter.com/lauren_schaefer) @ [DevSum](https://www.devsum.se/agenda/top-ten-tips-for-making-remote-work-actually-work-right-now)
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Staff Dev Advocate Lauren Schaefer will be at DevSum Conference to give their talk "Top Ten Tips for Making Remote Work Actually Work Right Now"!

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