MongoDB $weeklyUpdate #6: Look at all those PRs!
Tags: database, mongodb, programming, webdev
Published: 2020-10-05 19:55:50

# 👋 Hi everyone! 

Welcome to MongoDB $weeklyUpdate, a weekly digest of MongoDB tutorials, articles, and community spotlights!

Each week, we'll be sharing the latest and greatest MongoDB content and featuring our favorite community content too, curated by [Adrienne Tacke](https://twitter.com/AdrienneTacke) at [MongoDB](https://dev.to/mongodb): {% user adriennetacke %} 

Enjoy!

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# 🎇 Hacktoberfest + MongoDB 🎇
_Hacktoberfest is a month-long celebration of open source software first created by DigitalOcean in 2013. Check out [last week's $weeklyUpdate](https://dev.to/mongodb/mongodb-weeklyupdate-5-hacktoberfest-38hk) to see all the details and find out how you can participate!_

### ⚡ Join our virtual kickoff event:
We're starting the party with a [virtual kickoff event](https://live.mongodb.com/events/details/mongodb-hacktoberfest-presents-mongodbs-kickoff-celebration-for-hacktoberfest/#/) on October 6th! [RSVP now](https://live.mongodb.com/events/details/mongodb-hacktoberfest-presents-mongodbs-kickoff-celebration-for-hacktoberfest/#/) to get more info on all things Hacktoberfest and MongoDB.

### 🙌 Contributor Shout Outs
So many of you have already contributed to our Hacktoberfest repos...THANK YOU! Some contributor shout outs:

**[FIX: Use numeric keyboard by default](https://github.com/WildAid/o-fish-android/pull/367)**
_https://github.com_
Thank you to [subbramanil](https://github.com/subbramanil) for contributing to our O-Fish Android app!

**[ENHANCEMENT: Store country code in Vessel Information page](https://github.com/WildAid/o-fish-ios/pull/336)**
_https://github.com_
[nugmanoff](https://github.com/nugmanoff) adds a much needed enhancement to our O-Fish iOS app. Thank you!

**[FIX: Removed Boarding Information heading and filter options](https://github.com/WildAid/o-fish-web/pull/258)**
_https://github.com_
Thank you to [k-charette](https://github.com/k-charette) for contributing to our O-Fish web app!

**[FIX: Adding alt-text to post-chart build pages](https://github.com/WildAid/wildaid.github.io/pull/89)**
_https://github.com_
[jessicasalbert](https://github.com/jessicasalbert), thank you for your fix to the WildAid repo! 

**[FIX: Missing i10n text at vessel view](https://github.com/WildAid/o-fish-web/pull/264)**
_https://github.com_
Thank you [mdegis](https://github.com/mdegis) for contributing to the O-Fish web app! 

**[FIX: Vessel page should show unique home port names only](https://github.com/WildAid/o-fish-web/pull/260)**
_https://github.com_
Thank you [antwonthegreat](https://github.com/antwonthegreat) for contributing to the O-Fish web app!

**[ENHANCEMENT: Adding alt text to build charts overview and deploy pages](https://github.com/WildAid/wildaid.github.io/pull/88)**
_https://github.com_
[wlcreate](https://github.com/wlcreate) adds a much needed enhancement to the WildAid site! Thank you!

**[ENHANCEMENT: Adding alt-text tags to iOS usage pages](https://github.com/WildAid/wildaid.github.io/pull/87)**
_https://github.com_
[kandarppatel28](https://github.com/kandarppatel28) adds a much needed enhancement to the WildAid site! Thank you!

**[ENHANCEMENT: Adding alt-text tags to Create Compliance Charts - Numbers page](https://github.com/WildAid/wildaid.github.io/pull/86)**
_https://github.com_
[RuchaYagnik](https://github.com/RuchaYagnik) adds alt-text tags on the WildAid site! Thank you!

**[ENHANCEMENT: Add alt text to HomeScreenA and LoginA](https://github.com/WildAid/wildaid.github.io/pull/84)**
_https://github.com_
[gabrielhicks](https://github.com/gabrielhicks) adds much needed alt-text to the WildAid site! Thank you!

**[ENHANCEMENT: Adding alt-text tags](https://github.com/WildAid/wildaid.github.io/pull/83)**
_https://github.com_
[GabbyJ](https://github.com/GabbyJ) adds much needed alt-text tags to images on the WildAid site! Thank you!

**[ENHANCEMENT: Adding alt props for html scripts](https://github.com/WildAid/wildaid.github.io/pull/77)**
_https://github.com_
[ericblancas23](https://github.com/ericblancas23) adds alt props for the WildAid site's HTML scripts! Thank you!

**[ENHANCEMENT: Added Alt-text tags in the images](https://github.com/WildAid/wildaid.github.io/pull/74)**
_https://github.com_
[Roshanpaswan](https://github.com/Roshanpaswan) adds a much needed enhancement to the WildAid site! Thank you!

🎇 We are INCREDIBLY happy and thankful for your Hacktoberfest contributions! Looking forward to the rest of October! 🎇

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

**[MongoDB Cheat Sheet](https://developer.mongodb.com/quickstart/cheat-sheet)**
Need the most-used MongoDB commands in one place? Check out [Maxime Beugnet](https://twitter.com/MBeugnet)'s super handy cheat sheet for a bookmark-worth cheat sheet! Max also lists some handy tips and quick references in there too!

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**[A Gentle Introduction to Linked Lists With MongoDB](https://developer.mongodb.com/how-to/introduction-to-linked-lists-and-mongodb)**
Are you new to data structures and algorithms? [Joe Karlsson](https://twitter.com/JoeKarlsson1)'s got you! Here, Joe explains Linked Lists, one of the most important data structures in computer science!

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**[Creating a User Profile Store for a Game With Node.js and MongoDB](https://developer.mongodb.com/how-to/creating-user-profile-store-game-nodejs-mongodb)**
Most games keep track of their players' stats. How many wins (or losses!), XP points, and so much more. In our own game dev series, we've created a user profile store for our Plummeting People game! Check out this tutorial by [Karen Huaulme](https://twitter.com/YouOldMaid) and [Nic Raboy](https://twitter.com/nraboy)!

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**[The MongoDB Realm Hackathon Experience](https://developer.mongodb.com/article/realm-hackathon-experience)**
With Covid19 putting an end to in-person events, we wanted to engage directly with developers utilizing the recently announced MongoDB Realm public beta, and so the Realm Hackathon was conceived. Check out [Shane McAllister](https://twitter.com/Shaneymac)'s recap, lessons, and insights of MongoDB's first digital Hackathon!

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# 📺 Last Week 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!_

Last Friday, [Lauren Schaefer](https://twitter.com/lauren_schaefer) made her Twitch debut! Tune in to the replay to learn about the schema design anti-patterns you should avoid when working with MongoDB!

{% youtube cKRYK5W1Tkg %}

And if you want to really delve into the anti-patterns, check out Lauren's new video, [Schema Design Anti-Patterns - Part 1](https://youtu.be/8CZs-0it9r4)!

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# 🎮 GameDev with MongoDB and Unity

[Episode 5: Level Design and Player Animation in Unity](https://youtu.be/TnJOSwvVZDo)
In this episode, Nic and Adrienne start building out the first level in Plummeting People! Using tilemaps and animators, they have created a working level and animated Plummie! Check it out!

{% youtube TnJOSwvVZDo %}

Episode 6 is on Oct 14, 10:30am PT. Join us in the chat and help us build this game!

💡 And if you ever need to catch up on any of our streams, you can always find them on our [Developer Hub](https://developer.mongodb.com/learn) or our [Twitch Live Streams playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4RCxklHWZ9tdLNE3yso_rL1hS1ypeV3t)!

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

{% spotify spotify:episode:38g5wk4HrTm1vQobnozzdd %}

Episode 20: This week, hosts [Nic Raboy](https://twitter.com/nraboy) & [Mike Lynn](https://twitter.com/mlynn) chat with [Matt Fairbrass](https://twitter.com/matt_d_rat) and [Tom Hollander](https://twitter.com/tomhollander) about MongoDB Charts! Visualizing the data you have in MongoDB has never been easier 🤩

(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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# 👏 Community Spotlight

_Every week, we pick interesting articles, questions, and more from all over the internet! Be sure to use the #MongoDB hashtag when posting on dev.to or leave a comment on my weekly Tweets. You might be featured in an upcoming edition!_


**[Too many open files - Mongo 4.2](https://developer.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/too-many-open-files-mongo-4-2/8585/11)**
_https://developer.mongodb.com/community/forums_

Can you help out this MongoDB user with their question? Join the discussion now!

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**[Atlas Search with populate in aggregation pipeline with text index](https://developer.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/atlas-search-with-populate-in-aggregation-pipeline-with-text-index/6953)**
_https://developer.mongodb.com/community/forums_

An interesting use case in Atlas Search. Check it out!

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**[Modelling for a Pokémon-like game](https://developer.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/modelling-for-a-pokemon-like-game/9751/5)**
_https://developer.mongodb.com/community/forums_

Explore this great question and an even greater reply!

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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)._


**📅 Upcoming**

Oct 15th: [TestCon Europe](https://testcon.lt/Lauren-Schaefer/)
Serverless application development is fabulous…but if you don’t have a CI/CD pipeline with a strong foundation of test automation, you’ll likely fail. Don't let that happen by tuning into [Lauren Schaefer](https://twitter.com/lauren_schaefer)'s talk "DevOps + MongoDB Realm Serverless Apps = 🤩"!

Oct 15th: [NDC Sydney](https://ndcsydney.com/agenda/say-yes-to-nosql-a-guide-on-when-to-ditch-relational-databases-0d39/0qi4q8bp9bk)
If you're like many developers, relational databases are your bread and butter. But then...NoSQL databases came along. What is this? Is this better than a relational database? What do we need another database technology for? Check out [Adrienne Tacke](https://twitter.com/AdrienneTacke)'s definitive guide on NoSQL databases and tune in to her talk at NDC Sydney!

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