db.getCollection()
Reference group: Database and collection discovery
What it does
Returns a collection object by name, including names awkward to access with dot notation.
Syntax
db.getCollection(name)
Use case
Access dynamically named collections.
db.getCollection(): practical example
db.getCollection("user-events").findOne()💡 Explanation
Returns a collection object by name, including names awkward to access with dot notation.
When to use it
Access dynamically named collections.
Key Takeaways
- Returns a collection object by name, including names awkward to access with dot notation.
- Typical use: Access dynamically named collections.