MongoDB Query Language
MongoDB Query Language (MQL) is a query language used to interact with MongoDB databases, allowing developers to perform CRUD operations, data aggregation, and indexing. It uses a JSON-like syntax with operators to filter, project, sort, and manipulate documents stored in MongoDB collections. MQL is integral for querying NoSQL data in MongoDB, supporting both simple queries and complex aggregations.
Developers should learn MQL when working with MongoDB to efficiently retrieve and manipulate unstructured or semi-structured data, such as in web applications, real-time analytics, or IoT systems. It is essential for building performant queries, implementing data aggregation pipelines for analytics, and optimizing database operations in MongoDB-based projects.