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SQL Query Optimization

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Optimize Your

SELECT
Statements for
Faster Queries!
SELECT statements retrieve data from
databases, but poorly optimized
queries can slow things down.

@DATASAPIENT
1 Avoid SELECT * in Queries

Be specific about the columns you


need.
Because SELECT * loads all columns,
slowing down performance.

@DATASAPIENT
2 Use Indexes on Required
Columns

Indexes speed up data retrieval by


limiting rows scanned.
Focus on columns frequently used in
WHERE, JOIN, or ORDER BY.

@DATASAPIENT
Avoid Functions in WHERE
3 Clause
Problem: Functions in WHERE clauses prevent
indexes from being used.
Non-optimized Query:

Optimized Query:

@DATASAPIENT
4 Avoid Leading Wildcards in
LIKE

Problem: % at the start of a string


forces a full scan.
Solution: Use trailing wildcards or
reverse column design.

@DATASAPIENT
5 Use INNER JOIN for
Efficiency

INNER JOIN is faster than OUTER


JOIN because it only returns
matching rows.

@DATASAPIENT
6 Use UNION ALL instead of
UNION

Why?: UNION sorts and removes


duplicates, slowing performance.
Solution: Use UNION ALL to avoid
this.

@DATASAPIENT
7 Apply Filters Early in Queries

Filter records before grouping to


reduce the workload.

@DATASAPIENT
8 Replace OR with IN for Better
Performance

Problem: Multiple OR clauses slow


down query execution.
Solution: Use the IN operator for
faster performance.

@DATASAPIENT
9 Avoid Subqueries for
Performance

Subqueries can cause multiple table


scans, leading to inefficiency.
Use JOIN instead for better
performance.

@DATASAPIENT
10 Use Common Table
Expressions (CTEs)

CTEs break down complex queries


into simpler parts.
They improve both readability and
efficiency.

@DATASAPIENT
11 Use LIMIT for Large Datasets

Limit the number of rows returned to


reduce database load.

@DATASAPIENT
11 Summary of Key Techniques

Efficient SELECT queries lead to


faster response times and a better
user experience.
Implement best practices like using
indexes, avoiding unnecessary
functions, and filtering early!
Start optimizing your queries today!

@DATASAPIENT
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