$sum

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

Reference group: Accumulators and ranking

What it does

Sums numeric values; $sum: 1 counts group documents.

Syntax

{$sum: expression}

Use case

Totals and counts.

$sum: practical example
{ $group: { _id: "$status", count: { $sum: 1 }, revenue: { $sum: "$total" } } }
💡 Explanation Sums numeric values; $sum: 1 counts group documents. When to use it Totals and counts.
Key Takeaways
  • Sums numeric values; $sum: 1 counts group documents.
  • Typical use: Totals and counts.