Triggers using Robo 3T

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Hi @Nabeel_Raza,

Triggers are not part of the core MongoDB Server functionality. Database Triggers are implemented using the Change Streams functionality to watch a deployment for relevant changes which are then passed to a function; Scheduled Triggers are also implemented in the Atlas service.

MongoDB Atlas includes an implementation that runs as part of the cloud service, but you can also implement similar behaviour in your own application or API for a self-hosted deployment.

The Yes/No interpretation for implementing triggers for a self-hosted deployment is:

  • Yes: if you write code in your application or API using Change Streams and/or a scheduling service. The triggers are configured and implemented outside of Robo 3T.

  • No: if you do not have an application or API and are trying to do this entirely in Robo 3T.

Regards,
Stennie

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