Inspect existing indexes.
Section: Create indexes
List indexes on a collection
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db.users.getIndexes()Explanation
Useful before adding more indexes or debugging an execution plan.
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Create a compound index
Index fields used together in filters or sorts.
Enforce uniqueness with an index
Prevent duplicate values at write time.
Force a specific index with hint
Test how a query behaves with a chosen index.
Hide an index for testing
Temporarily hide an index from the planner.