MongoDB has enhanced its change streams feature in version 6.0, allowing users to access the before and after states of documents during updates or deletions, which broadens its applicability for various use cases and improves performance. This version also introduces support for data definition language operations, enabling responses to database events and optimizing the aggregation framework for better performance. Additionally, MongoDB has announced a leadership transition, with Dev Ittycheria stepping down as CEO in November 2025 and Chirantan “CJ” Desai taking over, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles at ServiceNow and Cloudflare. This change is positioned as a strategic move to lead MongoDB through its next growth phase, capitalizing on the rise of AI and data-intensive applications. Concurrently, MongoDB for Startups has become an exclusive offer in the AWS Activate program, providing early-stage companies with access to MongoDB’s cloud database, credits, technical advice, and marketing opportunities to foster growth and innovation.