The MongoDB team has introduced a new, modern C++ driver, replacing the legacy-1.0 release, which was simplified from the internal client library of the MongoDB server. The new driver is built on top of modern C++ features and design idioms, providing a high-performance and well-tested implementation. It consists of two separate libraries, bsoncxx for BSON manipulation and mongocxx for the MongoDB client, with interfaces designed to be opaque to consumers and permit other potential backends. The driver will be versioned at both API and ABI levels, allowing for easier development and distribution of applications that use it. The new driver is currently under active development and will receive updates, including support for additional functionality such as GridFS, authentication, and geospatial queries.