Belgrade MUG #6: Atlas Search Fundamentals (Skill Badge Workshop)
Details
Join us for a developer-focused MongoDB workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of Atlas Search — and earn a MongoDB Skill Badge to validate your knowledge!
Prizes are awaiting the fastest and most accurate participants who complete the final skill badge test.
In this session, we’ll explore how Atlas Search works under the hood, how to build and configure search indexes, and how to construct rich and efficient $search and $searchMeta queries. You’ll gain a solid understanding of features such as autocomplete, fuzzy search, facets, custom scoring, and more — enabling you to build powerful search experiences directly within MongoDB Atlas.
💡 Note: This is a talk-style session — no laptop needed. The skill badge test can be completed on your phone.
Where?
Event Type: In-Person
Location: CDT Hub
Kneza Miloša 12, Beograd
Speaker
🎤 Marko Aleksendrić — MongoDB Champion & Book Author
Agenda
| 18:00 – 18:15 | Gathering, networking, food |
| 18:15 – 19:00 | Talk: Atlas Search Fundamentals |
| 19:00 – 19:15 | Skill Badge Test |
| 19:15 – 20:00 | Networking, Q&A, swags |
What You Will Learn
- How Atlas Search works under the hood (mongot, analyzers, scoring)
- How to create and configure Atlas Search indexes
(static/dynamic mappings, data types) - How to use $search and $searchMeta stages effectively
- How to implement: Autocomplete, Fuzzy search, Filters & facets, Custom scoring & ranking
- How to design efficient search experiences inside MongoDB Atlas
Goals and Objectives
- Gain foundational knowledge of Atlas Search capabilities
- Learn how to index, query, and optimize data for search
- Understand search operators, analyzers, and scoring behavior
- Earn a MongoDB Search Fundamentals Skill Badge
Prizes 🎁
The first 3 participants who achieve maximum points on the skill badge test will win exclusive MongoDB prizes!
Additional Notes
- Laptop NOT required
- Skill badge test can be done on mobile phones
- Please arrive on time — session begins at 18:15