Global write lock kills performance under heavy write loads
8/10 HighMongoDB requires a global write lock for any write operation. Under write-heavy loads, this severely degrades performance, making it unsuitable for applications with balanced or write-heavy read/write ratios.
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Query: “What are the most common pain points with MongoDB for developers in 2025?”4/4/2026
MongoDB requires a global write lock to issue any write. Under a write-heavy load, this will kill you.
Created: 4/4/2026Updated: 4/4/2026