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## MongoDB Async Java Driver Documentation

The following guide provides information on using the callback-based MongoDB Async Java Driver 3.6.

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There are two higher level MongoDB Asynchronous Java Drivers available, that users may find easier to work with due to their friendlier APIs:

* [MongoDB RxJava Driver](http://mongodb.github.io/mongo-java-driver-rx/) An RxJava implementation of the MongoDB Driver.
* [MongoDB Reactive Streams Java Driver](http://mongodb.github.io/mongo-java-driver-reactivestreams/) A Reactive Streams implementation for the JVM.
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### What's New in 3.6

The [What's New]({{< relref "whats-new.md" >}}) guide explains the major new features of the driver.

If you are upgrading from the 2.x series of the driver, consult the [Upgrading]({{< relref "upgrading.md" >}}) documentation for
information on breaking changes.

## Getting Started

To get started, see the [Installation Guide]({{< relref "driver-async/getting-started/installation.md" >}}), the [Quick Start Guide]({{< relref "driver-async/getting-started/quick-start.md" >}}) and the [Quick Start with POJOs Guide]({{< relref "driver-async/getting-started/quick-start-pojo.md" >}})..

## Tutorials

For tutorials for some frequently used operations, see the [Tutorials section]({{<relref "driver-async/tutorials/index.md">}}).
