Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools enable developers to manage and provision infrastructure resources through code, applying best practices from software development for automation, version control, security, disaster recovery, cost savings, and compliance. MongoDB has announced integrations with CDK for Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, enhancing the automation of infrastructure deployments on platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. These integrations aim to simplify the deployment process by abstracting low-level details, allowing developers to define and manage infrastructure in their programming language of choice. MongoDB also shared a leadership transition, with Dev Ittycheria stepping down as CEO in November 2025, to be succeeded by Chirantan “CJ” Desai. CJ, with his extensive experience in scaling companies like ServiceNow and Cloudflare, is expected to lead MongoDB into its next phase of growth, reinforcing its strategic position in the era of AI and data-intensive applications. Dev remains committed to the company, emphasizing the importance of leadership change at the right time for continued strength and expressing gratitude for his journey with MongoDB.