Developing a MongoDB database for production requires careful consideration of several key factors, including schema design, indexing, sharding, hardware selection, high availability, data backup and security, performance tuning, upgrade readiness, and support. To ensure a successful launch, it's essential to develop the database right from the start, optimize indexes, prepare for sharding, set write concerns, choose the right hardware, enable high availability and disaster recovery, back up data, monitor deployment, keep data secure, tune performance, be ready for upgrades, and access support services.