$sort

The `$sort` operation is a way to organize items based on their values. Think of it like arranging a list of names alphabetically or sorting a collection of receipts by date. It takes a set of data and reorganizes it so that items appear in a specific order—ascending (smallest to largest) or descending (largest to smallest). In databases or programming, `$sort` helps retrieve information in a meaningful sequence, making it easier to analyze or find what you need quickly. Essentially, `$sort` helps turn unordered data into an organized, ordered list.