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What I Learned Building a Production LMS with Node.js, MongoDB & AWS in 2026

Building an LMS looks simple at the beginning. You need users, classes, payments, attendance, recordings, homework, notifications, and reports. Then you move into production.

  • Building a production LMS with Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS proved more complex than anticipated.
  • Proper system design matters more than technology choice.
  • Avoid treating schema design in MongoDB as optional; use dedicated collections for data growth.