I’m currently working with a LoopBack 3 application, and i am experiencing license issues with our MongoDB version 4. Upon researching, I found that MongoDB versions 6 and 7 are not supported in LoopBack 3.

Given that migrating to LoopBack 4 would be challenging due to time constraints, I’m exploring alternative solutions. Here are a couple of options I’m considering:

Mounting LoopBack 3 on LoopBack 4: This approach involves integrating LoopBack 3 with LoopBack 4 and developing new features in LoopBack 4. However, this also necessitates dealing with the MongoDB version change.

Using Mongoose within LoopBack 3: I’ve thought about incorporating Mongoose (version 7) for handling MongoDB connections and model operations. However, I’m unsure about the feasibility and potential challenges of this approach.

I’d greatly appreciate any advice or guidance from those who have encountered similar issues. Specifically, I’m looking for insights on:

• The practicality and potential pitfalls of mounting LoopBack 3 on LoopBack 4.
• The feasibility of using Mongoose within a LoopBack 3 application, and any integration tips or best practices.

Thank you in advance for your help!