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    Component/s: Aggregation pipeline
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        Iteration Johannesburg
 
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The $sortByCount template example in Aggregation Pipeline Builder defaults to the format for an expression, which is confusing for users who try to use a string path (also supported and commonly used).
The expression syntax is working as designed but there could be a clearer hint in the placeholder comment in Compass to avoid frustration for learners.
Related forum discussion: https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/t/does-sortbycount-work-in-compass/52942
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COMPASS-3195 $sortByCount in Aggregation should not have curly braces
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