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How does MongoDB handle concurrent writes?

Updated May 1, 2026

Short answer

MongoDB uses document-level locking for WiredTiger storage engine.

Deep explanation

This allows multiple clients to modify different documents in a collection simultaneously without blocking each other. It uses an 'intent' locking system at the global and database levels.

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