Data Models

Data in MongoDB has a flexible schema. Collections do not enforce document structure by default. Thisflexibility gives you data-modeling choices to match your applicationand its performance requirements.

• Data Modeling Introduction
• An introduction to data modeling in MongoDB.
• Schema Validation
• MongoDB provides the capability for schema validation duringupdates and insertions.
• Data Modeling Concepts
• The core documentation detailing the decisions you must make whendetermining a data model, and discussing considerations thatshould be taken into account.
• Data Model Examples and Patterns
• Examples of possible data models that you can use to structureyour MongoDB documents.
• Data Model Reference
• Reference material for data modeling for developers of MongoDBapplications.