Learn MQL with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 18, 2025
Architecture
MQL interacts with MongoDB server via drivers or shell
Operations executed on collections of BSON documents
Aggregation pipelines executed in stages (map-reduce style internally)
Indexes optimize query performance
Replication and sharding handled at the server layer
Rendering Model
MQL queries sent via driver or shell
Server executes against BSON documents
Indexes optimize retrieval
Aggregation pipelines execute sequential stages
Architectural Patterns
Document-oriented design
Denormalized schema for fast reads
Aggregation pipelines for reporting
Sharded clusters for horizontal scaling
Real World Architectures
Microservices with MongoDB backend
Data analytics pipelines
E-commerce product catalog
Social media activity feeds
Design Principles
Flexible schema design
Scalable document storage
Rich, expressive querying
Optimized for distributed workloads
Scalability Guide
Sharding collections for horizontal scaling
Replication for high availability
Use indexes effectively
Optimize aggregation pipelines
Migration Guide
Upgrade MongoDB server safely
Adapt queries to new aggregation operators
Rebuild indexes if needed
Test queries for performance and correctness