Offset pagination

javascript

db.orders.find().sort({ created_at: -1 }).skip(40).limit(20)

Explanation

Offset pagination is easy to understand but can become less efficient for very large offsets.

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Return only a fixed number of documents.

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Use a stable sort key such as `_id` or a timestamp.

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Return only specific fields from matches.

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Sort descending on a field.

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Filter with range operators.

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Filter using `$in`.

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