Efficient COUNT, SUM, MAX with the Aggregate Component

Performing aggregate operations like COUNT or SUM in the Convex database framework can be challenging as it intentionally lacks built-in functions to prevent performance issues at scale. The recommended solution is the Aggregate Component, which provides an efficient way to handle these tasks. The component works by maintaining a sorted data structure, enabling scalable ranking and pagination. A practical example demonstrates building a leaderboard where scores can be added and paginated efficiently without scanning the entire database table for each query.