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September 28, 2024 4 min read

Database Indexing Strategies

Speed up your queries with proper database indexing.

Backend Performance

A well-placed index can turn a 10-second query into a 10ms query.

Key Points

  • Index columns used in WHERE, JOIN, and ORDER BY clauses
  • Composite indexes should match your query patterns
  • Monitor slow query logs to find missing indexes

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