MongoDB executionStats

javascript

db.users.find({ email: 'a@example.com' }).explain('executionStats')

Explanation

A large drop in docs examined is a strong sign the index is paying off.

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See actual runtime, loops, and buffer reads.

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Inspect scans versus indexed searches.

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A quick review checklist after creating an index.