deleteOne()

Reference type:Cheat sheetFormat:Syntax + example + use case

Reference group: Collection CRUD methods

What it does

Deletes at most one matching document.

Syntax

db.collection.deleteOne(filter)

Use case

Remove one known record.

deleteOne(): practical example
db.sessions.deleteOne({ _id: sessionId })
💡 Explanation Deletes at most one matching document. When to use it Remove one known record.
Key Takeaways
  • Deletes at most one matching document.
  • Typical use: Remove one known record.