Category: database optimization
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Optimizing MongoDB Queries: How to Use Indexes Effectively
Understanding Indexes in MongoDB What Are Indexes in MongoDB? Indexes in MongoDB are special data structures that store a small portion of the collection’s data in an easy-to-traverse form. They are designed to improve the efficiency of query operations by reducing the amount of data MongoDB needs to scan to fulfill a query. Without indexes,…
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10 Common Database Mistakes Every Node.js Developer Makes
Chapter 5: The Importance of Database Connection Pooling in Node.js Why Database Connection Pooling is Crucial Database connection pooling is a technique used to manage database connections efficiently in Node.js applications. Instead of opening and closing a new connection for every database query, a pool of reusable connections is maintained. This approach significantly improves performance,…