Indexes
Indexes enhance query performance in MongoDB by optimizing data retrieval. Naming them effectively ensures that they’re doing their job right. Here’s how to name them for success:
- Name Drop: Prefix our index names with the collection they belong to for easy reference.
- Explain the purpose or function: Our index names should describe how they improve query performance
- Be prepared of potential issues: MongoDB doesn’t like certain characters, so make sure our index names are clean to avoid conflicts.
// Correct Approach
db.users.createIndex({ "email": 1 }, { name: "email_index" });
// AvoidApproach
db.users.createIndex({ "email": 1 }, { name: "index_on_email_field_for_user_collection" });
What are Naming Conventions for MongoDB?
MongoDB is a popular NoSQL database management system known for its flexibility and scalability. One important aspect of MongoDB development is proper naming conventions. These conventions ensure consistency, clarity, and readability across databases and applications.
In this article, We will learn everything about Naming Conventions and how should be named, Collections, databases, indices and Fields, and so on.
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