Outlier pattern
Reference group: Schema patterns
What it does
Prevents rare huge records from making every document inefficient.
Syntax
Isolate exceptional large relationships
Use case
Viral posts or huge parent-child relationships.
Outlier pattern: practical example
{ _id: postId, regularFollowerCount: 1000, hasLargeFollowerSet: true }💡 Explanation
Prevents rare huge records from making every document inefficient.
When to use it
Viral posts or huge parent-child relationships.
Key Takeaways
- Prevents rare huge records from making every document inefficient.
- Typical use: Viral posts or huge parent-child relationships.