Thanks for sharing. It'd be really helpful for others to understand the use cases that made MongoDB a good choice for you in 2010.

Part of what I've felt is missing in the debate is where early MongoDB versions were a good choice, and where they were a poor choice. For example, I've seen it used in a number of places where transactions are really important (a number of fintech companies) - and I'll assume this was not a need for your team?

And as I've stressed in this series, my goal is not to argue that MongoDB is a poor choice, especially as it has matured. Rather, it is to argue that we have to pick the right tool for the job - and can't blindly follow hype or marketing.