The document compares and contrasts features of relational database management systems (RDBMS) and MongoDB. It outlines key areas such as layering, engines, data structures, schemas, indexing, updating, transactions, and security. For each topic, it provides examples of how data would be represented in RDBMS and MongoDB databases. The document concludes by looking forward to upcoming features in MongoDB like improved aggregation, full text indexing, and geospatial capabilities.