- Indexing:
- Create indexes on fields used for frequent sorting, searching, and filtering.
- Efficient Projections:
- Fetch only required fields, using projection to limit data transferred.
- Aggregation Pipelines:
- Take advantage of pipelines for complex data transformations.
- Data Modeling:
- Embrace proper MongoDB schema design (embedding vs. referencing). Keep related data together.
- Connection Pooling:
- Maintain open MongoDB connections for optimal reuse without setup overhead.