distinct()
Reference group: Collection CRUD methods
What it does
Returns distinct values of a field among matching documents.
Syntax
db.collection.distinct(field, filter)
Use case
Build category or status lists.
distinct(): practical example
db.orders.distinct("status", { createdAt: { $gte: startDate } })💡 Explanation
Returns distinct values of a field among matching documents.
When to use it
Build category or status lists.
Key Takeaways
- Returns distinct values of a field among matching documents.
- Typical use: Build category or status lists.