Timestamp

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

Reference group: BSON types and field properties

What it does

Special BSON type used in internal/server contexts; not interchangeable with ordinary Date.

Syntax

BSON Timestamp type

Use case

Specialized server metadata, not general application timestamps.

Timestamp: practical example
Timestamp(1, 1)
💡 Explanation Special BSON type used in internal/server contexts; not interchangeable with ordinary Date. When to use it Specialized server metadata, not general application timestamps.
Key Takeaways
  • Special BSON type used in internal/server contexts; not interchangeable with ordinary Date.
  • Typical use: Specialized server metadata, not general application timestamps.