Slow queries can hold back your application’s performance. But with the right techniques, you can pinpoint the root causes and take action to resolve them.
In this two-part series, MongoDB Developer Advocate, Tim Kelly, walks you through proven methods to first diagnose slow queries and then optimize them using MongoDB’s powerful tools and best practices.
Part 1: Diagnosing Slow Queries
Learn how to identify and analyze performance bottlenecks using the profiler, explain() output, and diagnostic tools like MongoDB Atlas Performance Advisor. You’ll walk away knowing how to uncover the “why” behind slow-running
What you’ll gain:
✅ A practical framework for diagnosing slow queries
✅ Step-by-step methods for optimizing performance
✅ Real-world examples from MongoDB experts
