Having Difficulty Using MongoDb C# Driver's Sample()

Question

I am trying to get some random items from the database using the Sample() method. I updated to the latest version of the driver and copied the using statements from the linked e

Answer 1

Sample is only available from an aggregation. You need to start with Aggregate, not Find. I believe it's also available in Linq.

UPDATE: Looks like we don't have a method for it specifically. However, you can use the AppendStage method.

mongoCollection.Aggregate(sampleFilter)
               .AppendStage<BsonDocument>("{ $sample: { size: 3 } }");