PHP MongoDB\Driver\Manager::executeBulkWrite() Method: Usage and Examples

Sends a BulkWrite object's queued insert, update or delete operations to a collection namespace.

The examples focus on the operation itself, including the important distinction: executeCommand runs a database command rather than a batch of document writes.

What It Does

Use the examples below to observe the behavior on a small dataset before extending it to application code.

Syntax and Return Value

MongoDB\Driver\Manager::executeBulkWrite(string $namespace, MongoDB\Driver\BulkWrite $bulk, ?array $options = null): MongoDB\Driver\WriteResult

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Example 1: Basic Use

Requires PECL mongodb and a reachable server. BulkWrite queues changes locally; only executeBulkWrite sends them. Cursors stream server results.

<?php
$manager = new MongoDB\Driver\Manager(getenv("MONGODB_URI") ?: "mongodb://127.0.0.1:27017");
$bulk = new MongoDB\Driver\BulkWrite();
$bulk->insert(["task" => 'ship']);
$result = $manager->executeBulkWrite('demo.tasks', $bulk);
echo $result->getInsertedCount();

This example is meant for a configured application environment; output depends on the installed extension, external service, or database contents.

Example 2: Checking Behavior

Requires PECL mongodb and a reachable server. BulkWrite queues changes locally; only executeBulkWrite sends them. Cursors stream server results.

<?php
$manager = new MongoDB\Driver\Manager(getenv("MONGODB_URI") ?: "mongodb://127.0.0.1:27017");
$bulk = new MongoDB\Driver\BulkWrite();
$bulk->insert(["task" => 'review']);
$result = $manager->executeBulkWrite('demo.audit', $bulk);
echo $result->getInsertedCount();

This example is meant for a configured application environment; output depends on the installed extension, external service, or database contents.

Example 3: Practical Example

Requires PECL mongodb and a reachable server. BulkWrite queues changes locally; only executeBulkWrite sends them. Cursors stream server results.

<?php
$manager = new MongoDB\Driver\Manager(getenv("MONGODB_URI") ?: "mongodb://127.0.0.1:27017");
$bulk = new MongoDB\Driver\BulkWrite();
$bulk->insert(["task" => 'archive']);
$result = $manager->executeBulkWrite('demo.queue', $bulk);
echo $result->getInsertedCount();

This example is meant for a configured application environment; output depends on the installed extension, external service, or database contents.

Important Behavior and Edge Cases

A namespace has form database.collection; use an explicit write concern and handle BulkWriteException.

This API is supplied by an optional extension that is not installed in the local test runtime, or requires a different PHP version. The example must be verified in a matching environment.

Comparison with Related Approaches

Common Beginner Mistakes

Key Takeaways

• Sends a BulkWrite object's queued insert, update or delete operations to a collection namespace.
• A namespace has form database.collection; use an explicit write concern and handle BulkWriteException.
• executeCommand runs a database command rather than a batch of document writes.

Use MongoDB\Driver\Manager::executeBulkWrite when its documented behavior matches the problem. Test the relevant edge cases in your own runtime before deploying it.