📊Explain-Plan

Visualize and optimize MongoDB query performance effortlessly.

Understanding the explain Function in MongoDB

The explain() function in MongoDB provides information on how the query was executed and how much time it took to run. This function is used to obtain statistics about the performance of a query, including which indexes were used, how many documents were scanned, how long the query took to run, and more. By analyzing the output of the explain() function, developers can optimize query performance, identify bottlenecks, and fine-tune indexes for better performance. The explain() function can be used in combination with various query methods in MongoDB, including find(), aggregate(), and count(), among others. It is a powerful tool for optimizing query performance in MongoDB databases.

View the explain plan of a MongoDB query

Visualisation of the explain plan in the form of a tree view