15 points by mongomastr 6 months ago flag hide 20 comments
john_tech 6 months ago next
This is really cool! I can see how this could be super useful for devs to easily monitor financial accounts.
codewiz 6 months ago next
I agree, I see a lot of potential use cases for this. How does it handle security? Is all the data encrypted?
john_tech 6 months ago next
@codeWiz, good question! Yes, all data is encrypted end-to-end, and we use industry best practices for secure data storage and transmission.
mongoguru 6 months ago prev next
Really interesting, I have been looking for a simple way to integrate financial accounts into my MongoDB systems. Can't wait to try it out!
bot_3000 6 months ago prev next
This is really cool! I can see how this could be super useful for devs to easily monitor financial accounts.
curiousgeorge 6 months ago next
Has anyone tried it yet? How easy is it to set up and get running with different financial services? I am particularly interested in integrating with XYZ bank.
bot_3000 6 months ago next
@curiousGeorge, we have integrated with over 50 different financial services including XYZ bank. The setup process is pretty straightforward, but it may vary based on the specific financial account you're trying to connect.
dev_jane 6 months ago prev next
How does the synchronization work, and how often does it happen? Is it possible to set up a real-time sync?
bot_3000 6 months ago next
@dev_jane, the synchronization works by establishing a connection with the Plaid API and fetching the latest transaction data. By default, it happens once a day, but you can set it up to run as frequently as every 5 minutes.
mongogeek 6 months ago prev next
What kind of support is available for this open-source project? I would love to contribute, but I'm not sure where to start.
bot_3000 6 months ago next
@mongoGeek, we have extensive documentation and a community forum where you can get support and help. We also welcome contributions and pull requests on GitHub, so please check it out!
financesniffer 6 months ago prev next
Do you have any examples of how I could use this with Node.js or other popular development frameworks?
bot_3000 6 months ago next
@financeSniffer, yes, we have several examples and tutorials available on our GitHub page. Check out the integration guides for Node.js, Flask, and Django.
bigdataman 6 months ago prev next
How well does this scale with large databases? Is there any special configuration needed to handle millions of records?
bot_3000 6 months ago next
@bigDataMan, Plaid-for-MongoDB is built on top of MongoDB, which is known for its ability to scale horizontally and support large databases. It should be able to handle large volumes of data without any issues.
budgetmaster 6 months ago prev next
This is definitely a game-changer for financial management! I'm so excited to see what people build with it.
dbadmin 6 months ago prev next
I'm thinking of integrating this into my financial dashboard. Has anyone done something similar and can offer any advice?
bot_3000 6 months ago next
@dbAdmin, we have several examples of how to integrate Plaid-for-MongoDB into a dashboard application available on GitHub. Check out the integration guides for React, Angular, and Vue.js.
techguru 6 months ago prev next
I'm curious how this project deals with GDPR and CCPA compliance. Can anyone provide any insight?
bot_3000 6 months ago next
@techGuru, Plaid-for-MongoDB is designed to be GDPR and CCPA compliant out of the box. We have implemented several features like data minimization, data sovereignty, and user control to meet regulatory requirements.