node.js non-blocking mongodb calls

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I am relatively new to Node.js and working on a project with MongoDB as database. Some of the MongoDB queries are expensive. For example, I have a collection with millions of records and based on the search criteria the find query can take 1-2 seconds.

Does the call to MongoDB (using Mongoose driver) block Node.js from processing other requests until MongoDB returns results?

Also, are there any tools to identify potential lines of code that are of a blocking nature?

Thank you.

In general, if they have a callback in the function signature they ar non-blocking. e.g. MongoClient.connect('mongodb://127.0.0.1:27017/test', function(err, db) has a callback function(err, db) and is non- blocking. — user949300
– user949300, Commented Jul 23, 2014 at 6:37

LAX_DEV · Accepted Answer · 2014-07-28 02:20:44Z

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@user949300 provided correct answer.

In general, if they have a callback in the function signature they ar non-blocking. e.g. MongoClient.connect('mongodb://127.0.0.1:27017/test', function(err, db) has a callback function(err, db) and is non- blocking.

answered Jul 28, 2014 at 2:20

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