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$push accumulator for building arrays in MongoDB - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner
What does the $push accumulator do in MongoDB aggregation?

The $push accumulator adds values to an array during aggregation. It collects values from multiple documents into a single array.

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beginner
How do you use $push to collect all values of a field into an array?

Use $push inside $group stage like this: { $group: { _id: null, allValues: { $push: "$fieldName" } } }. This gathers all fieldName values into allValues array.

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intermediate
Can $push add complex objects to arrays?

Yes, $push can add any value, including objects, arrays, or computed expressions, to the resulting array.

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beginner
What happens if you use $push without grouping?

$push must be used inside a $group stage. Without grouping, it cannot accumulate values into an array.

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intermediate
How can you limit the size of the array built by $push?

You can combine $push with $slice in a $group stage to limit array size, for example: { $group: { _id: null, limitedArray: { $push: "$field" } } }, { $project: { limitedArray: { $slice: ["$limitedArray", 5] } } }.

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What is the main purpose of the $push accumulator in MongoDB?
ATo sort values in an array
BTo add values to an array during aggregation
CTo remove duplicates from an array
DTo count documents in a collection
Where must $push be used in an aggregation pipeline?
AInside a <code>$group</code> stage
BInside a <code>$match</code> stage
CInside a <code>$sort</code> stage
DInside a <code>$project</code> stage
Can $push add objects to the array it builds?
AYes, any value including objects
BNo, only simple values
COnly strings
DOnly numbers
How can you limit the number of elements in the array created by $push?
AUse <code>$limit</code> inside <code>$group</code>
BYou cannot limit array size
CUse <code>$sort</code> with <code>$push</code>
DUse <code>$slice</code> after <code>$group</code>
What will happen if you use $push outside of a $group stage?
AIt will create an empty array
BIt will work normally
CIt will cause an error
DIt will count documents
Explain how the $push accumulator works in MongoDB aggregation and give a simple example.
Think about grouping documents and collecting a list of values.
You got /3 concepts.
    Describe how you can limit the size of an array created by $push in an aggregation pipeline.
    Consider using another stage after grouping.
    You got /3 concepts.