ThetPaing/mongodb-race-condition-example

This repository serves as a demonstration of a race condition scenario in MongoDB transactions within a web application.

MongoDB Race Condition Example

This repository serves as a demonstration of a race condition scenario in a web application built with Express.js and MongoDB. The example includes an Express application generated with the Express generator, featuring an endpoint that increments a counter using MongoDB transactions.

Overview

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Key Features
• How to Use
• Usage
• License

Technology Stack

• Node.js
• Express.js ( Express Generator )
• MongoDB
• Mongoose
• Docker

Key Features

• Web application demonstrating a race condition scenario.
• Utilizes Mongoose for MongoDB interactions.
• Tests the behavior of incrementing a count within MongoDB transactions.

How to Use

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ThetPaing/mongodb-race-condition-example.git

2. Run the application.

   cd mongodb-race-condition-example
   docker compose up

3. Open your web browser and visit http://localhost:5500 to see the application in action.

4. To test MongoDB transactions, you can visit the following endpoint:

   • http://localhost:5500/transaction

Usage

Feel free to explore, modify, and learn from this POC. If you encounter issues or have suggestions, please open an issue.

Note: This repository is for educational and testing purposes only. Be cautious when dealing with race conditions in production scenarios.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.