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MongoDB is one of the most well-known NoSQL solutions in the industry due to its high performance, availability, scalability and ease of operations. But it can also be an important tool in enabling agile engineering practices.
At a premier U.S. clothing retailer, we employ MongoDB for a wide range of supply chain systems, including various master data management, inventory and logistics functions as well as purchase order management.
In June 2014, I gave a talk at MongoDB conference to highlight some example use cases and discuss how MongoDB can enable agile engineering. I also discussed how to approach challenges in adoption, including breaking down the organizational silos around relational databases, as well as lessons learned along the way.
Highlights include:
Check out my talk @ MongoWorld and let me know what your experience has been with using lightweight, low frictions technologies like MongoDB to support highly productive teams and support great agile engineering practices.
Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the positions of Thoughtworks.
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