v1.0.0

Release Notes: MongoDB Compact v1.0.0

Introduction

Announcing the first release of MongoDB Compact, a Docker-based tool that simplifies the compaction process for MongoDB databases. Compaction is a crucial maintenance operation for MongoDB instances, helping to reclaim unused space and optimize database performance.

What is MongoDB Compact?

Over time, as documents are added, updated, or deleted, MongoDB's storage files (WiredTiger or MMAPv1) can become fragmented. This fragmentation may lead to inefficient disk space usage and slower data access speeds. MongoDB Compact aims to reduce this fragmentation, ensuring more efficient disk space usage and potentially improving query performance.

MongoDB Compact streamlines and automates database compaction in microservices architectures using Kubernetes, enabling scheduled, hands-free maintenance.

For more details and documentation, please visit the GitHub repository.

Happy compacting! 🚀