MongoDB is not trying to become a relational database, but rather a revolutionary alternative that leaves legacy database technology in the past. It was built for developers, by developers, and focuses on modern needs such as language-native development, reliable deployments, and lightning-fast iteration. MongoDB's durable competitive advantages over legacy data stores make competing with them almost irrelevant, and its platform is now suitable for even the most demanding mission-critical applications. The company has undergone significant progress, including the addition of new storage engines, full ACID transactions, and search capabilities, making it an enterprise-class data platform capable of managing modern data requirements across sprawling digital estates.