Shawn Sesna's article discusses the growing popularity of NoSQL databases like MongoDB, highlighting the automation of deployments using tools such as Octopus Deploy and Liquibase. The text explains the distinct differences between MongoDB and relational databases, notably in how collections and documents replace tables and rows, respectively. It details the use of Liquibase's changelog to create collections and insert documents in MongoDB, featuring examples of creating collections with specific validators and inserting diverse documents. Furthermore, the article describes a deployment process involving the creation of a MongoDB server, database, and user, including assigning roles and applying changesets via Liquibase, all facilitated by the Octopus Deploy platform. The deployment is verified using MongoDB Compass, ensuring the successful addition of databases, collections, and data. Additionally, the article promotes further learning through webinars on database DevOps using Liquibase and Octopus Deploy.