Test how a query behaves with a chosen index.
Section: Explain and tune
Force a specific index with hint
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db.orders.find({ status: "paid" }).hint({ status: 1, created_at: -1 })Explanation
Helpful for diagnostics, but avoid overusing hints in app code unless there is a strong reason.
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Hide an index for testing
Temporarily hide an index from the planner.
Inspect collection stats
View storage and index metrics for a collection.