In recent years, VS Code has become the most popular code editor among developers due to its extensibility, allowing for customization to suit various programming languages and frameworks. To enhance productivity for developers using MongoDB, the MongoDB for VS Code extension was created, enabling seamless connection to MongoDB and MongoDB Atlas, allowing developers to manage their databases and collections directly within the editor. This open-source extension, under the Apache 2 license, facilitates tasks such as navigating databases, prototyping CRUD operations through MongoDB Playgrounds, and accessing the MongoDB Shell. Additionally, it offers features like syntax highlighting, intelligent autocomplete, and the ability to design and share test schemas. On the organizational front, MongoDB announced a leadership transition with the retirement of CEO Dev Ittycheria, effective November 2025, and the appointment of Chirantan “CJ” Desai as his successor. This transition marks a strategic move for MongoDB as it aims to harness new opportunities in AI and data-intensive applications, with Desai bringing extensive experience from his previous roles at ServiceNow and Cloudflare. Ittycheria emphasized his confidence in Desai's capabilities and expressed his continued support for MongoDB's future endeavors, highlighting the company's strong foundation and readiness for its next phase of growth.