$min/$max

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

Reference group: Arithmetic expressions

What it does

Returns minimum or maximum according to BSON comparison semantics.

Syntax

Accumulator/expression form depends on context

Use case

Find grouped ranges.

$min/$max: practical example
{ $group: { _id: "$category", lowest: { $min: "$price" }, highest: { $max: "$price" } } }
💡 Explanation Returns minimum or maximum according to BSON comparison semantics. When to use it Find grouped ranges.
Key Takeaways
  • Returns minimum or maximum according to BSON comparison semantics.
  • Typical use: Find grouped ranges.