{"id":9038,"date":"2024-11-19T05:30:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T13:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/cosmosdb\/?p=9038"},"modified":"2025-02-17T07:18:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T15:18:21","slug":"data-api-public-preview-in-vcore-based-azure-cosmos-db-for-mongodb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/cosmosdb\/data-api-public-preview-in-vcore-based-azure-cosmos-db-for-mongodb\/","title":{"rendered":"Data API Public Preview in vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’re excited to announce that the Data API for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB is now in public preview. This Data API offers a flexible and powerful way for you to interact with your database using HTTP-based API calls.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Data API for <\/span>vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB<\/span><\/a> lets you work with your MongoDB vCore data through straightforward HTTP requests, removing the need for traditional drivers or complex queries. You can easily perform basic operations like creating, reading, updating, and deleting data directly from your applications. This approach simplifies connecting your MongoDB data to web apps, mobile apps, or tools like Power BI, all through a familiar and user-friendly API. With this API, you can interact with MongoDB data directly from applications, including web, mobile, or serverless environments, without needing a MongoDB driver or managing a backend server.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here are some of the key reasons and benefits for using the MongoDB Data API:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How it helps<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Data API simplifies interactions with Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB by providing a direct HTTP-based method to access data. It provides benefits such as,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ease of Integration with Frontend Apps<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The MongoDB vCore Data API enables direct interaction with MongoDB vCore data over HTTP, reducing backend requirements and simplifying frontend integration for web and mobile apps.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reduced Backend overhead<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Data API enables direct access to MongoDB vCore, eliminating the need for a custom backend and reducing infrastructure and maintenance costs. By abstracting database connectivity, it lets developers focus on core app features rather than managing connections and error handling. This approach simplifies code and speeds up development for streamlined applications.<\/span><\/p>\n

Support for Multiple Data Types and Aggregation<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The API supports MongoDB BSON data types, including dates and embedded documents, enabling structured data handling. It integrates with MongoDB’s aggregation framework, which facilitates advanced operations like filtering, grouping, and transforming data. This makes the API ideal for applications with complex data requirements. When to Use the MongoDB Data API vs. a Traditional Driver<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In general, the MongoDB vCore Data API is ideal when:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n