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# [How MongoDB TTL Indexes Replaced Cron Jobs for Efficient Log Cleanup](https://blog.ankan.in/how-mongodb-ttl-indexes-replaced-cron-jobs-for-efficient-log-cleanup?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Use MongoDB TTL indexes instead of cron jobs for efficient log cleanup, reducing operational overhead and ensuring predictable storage growth

Jan 3 · 3 min read · blog.ankan.in  
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System-level engineer building reliable backend systems with a focus on performance, correctness, and real-world constraints. I work across APIs, databases, networking, and infrastructure, enjoy understanding how systems behave under load and failure, and write to break down complex backend and distributed-systems concepts through practical, real-world learnings.

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