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MongoDB Reputation Debate

This cluster centers on discussions about MongoDB's notorious bad reputation among developers, with comments questioning its viability for new projects, seeking explanations of its flaws and horror stories, and debating defenses against widespread criticism.

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AndyNemmity • Feb 10, 2014 • View on HN

Why does MongoDB have a bad reputation here?

stesch • Dec 24, 2015 • View on HN

People are still using MongoDB for new projects after all the negative articles and comments about it?

mrchess • Feb 17, 2013 • View on HN

Is MongoDB certainly declared "bad" now or something? I still thought Mongo is a viable option? Why would they give you crazy looks?

albertzeyer • Mar 22, 2014 • View on HN

Can you elaborate on this? What's wrong with MongoDB?

Widdershin • Nov 11, 2013 • View on HN

Could you please explain to me what you dislike about MongoDB?

Bucephalus355 • Feb 14, 2019 • View on HN

Wow was MongoDB really that bad?

yodon • Apr 25, 2019 • View on HN

MongoDB tried that and got pounded by the community

dom0 • Aug 10, 2017 • View on HN

MongoDB didn't. Maybe for the best?

radicalbyte • Jan 8, 2022 • View on HN

MongoDb are infamous for lying about their capabilities. Just search hackernews and you'll read all of the horror stories.

Traubenfuchs • Mar 26, 2018 • View on HN

Do you have a "Why MongoDB didn't work out for us." writeup?