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MongoDB Delete

Learn all about MongoDB Delete in this comprehensive tutorial.

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  • To delete one document, we use the delete_one() method.
  • To delete more than one document, use the delete_many() method.
  • To delete all documents in a collection, pass an empty query object to the delete_many() method:

Delete Document

To delete one document, we use the delete_one() method.

The first parameter of the delete_one() method is a query object defining which document to delete.

Note: Note: If the query finds more than one document, only the first occurrence is deleted.
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Delete Many Documents

To delete more than one document, use the delete_many() method.

The first parameter of the delete_many() method is a query object defining which documents to delete.

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Delete All Documents in a Collection

To delete all documents in a collection, pass an empty query object to the delete_many() method:

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Module quiz

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Which of the following is true about MongoDB Delete?

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What is the most common pitfall when working with MongoDB Delete?

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