mongoose Mongoose Population
Syntax
- Query.populate(path, [select], [model], [match], [options])
Parameters
| Parameter | Explanation |
|---|---|
| path | <Object, String> either the path to populate or an object specifying all parameters |
| [select] | <Object, String> Field selection for the population query (can use '-id' to include everything but the id field) |
| [model] | <Model> The model you wish to use for population.If not specified, populate will look up the model by the name in the Schema's ref field. |
| [match] | <Object> Conditions for the population |
| [options] | <Object> Options for the population query (sort, etc) |
