# Introduction In this lab, you will learn how to perform basic aggregation operations in MongoDB, including calculating totals, finding minimum and maximum values, counting documents, calculating averages, and generating reports. The lab covers practical examples using a sample book collection, demonstrating the power of MongoDB's aggregation framework to extract meaningful insights from your data. The lab guides you through step-by-step instructions, starting with calculating total values, such as the total book value and total quantity. You'll then learn how to find the minimum and maximum book prices, count the number of documents, and calculate the average book price. Finally, you'll explore generating reports to summarize the data in your collection.
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