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In the whimsical world of database management, MongoDB reigns as a favorite for its charm and adaptability. But like any adventurous tale, MongoDB has its hidden treasures and lurking dangers, particularly when it comes to indexes. Picture this: indexes left behind in the database, long after they’ve been banished from the code. Let’s embark on a journey through the cryptic corners of MongoDB and uncover the mysteries of these unseen bugs, sprinkled with a dash of humor along the way.
The Index Adventure Begins
Once upon a commit, in the kingdom of MongoDB, developers toiled away at their code, crafting queries and indexing their collections. But as the code evolved, so did the need for change. “Away with this index!” cried the developers, with a flourish of their keyboards. Little did they know, their discarded indexes would linger in the database like forgotten relics, waiting to haunt their queries.
Banishing the Index Demons
Fear not, brave developers and database administrators, for there are ways to exorcise these index demons from your MongoDB kingdom:
1.Regular Index Audits: Shine a light into the dark corners of your database with regular index audits. Identify and banish any lingering indexes that no…
