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The document outlines 10 essential SQL query optimization techniques for data scientists to enhance database performance. Key strategies include index optimization, query refactoring, and the efficient use of joins and data types. Additional tips focus on analyzing query execution plans, utilizing temporary tables, and addressing parameter sniffing for improved efficiency.

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Optimizing sql.

The document outlines 10 essential SQL query optimization techniques for data scientists to enhance database performance. Key strategies include index optimization, query refactoring, and the efficient use of joins and data types. Additional tips focus on analyzing query execution plans, utilizing temporary tables, and addressing parameter sniffing for improved efficiency.

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Afrin Ahamed

10
Advanced SQL
Query Optimization
Techniques
Every Data Scientist Must Know!

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Struggling with slow SQL
queries?
As a data scientist, optimizing your
database performance is crucial for
efficiency and scalability. Here are
10 proven SQL query optimization
techniques that will take your skills
to the next level!

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1
Index Optimization
Ensure indexes are created on columns
that are frequently used in 'WHERE'
clauses, 'JOIN' conditions and as part of
'ORDER BY' clauses.
Use composite indexes for columns that
are frequently queried together.
Regularly analyze and rebuild fragmented
indexes.

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2
Query Refactoring
Break complex queries into simpler
subqueries or use common table
expressions (CTEs).
Avoid unnecessary columns in the
'SELECT' clause to reduce the data
processed.

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3
Join Optimization
Use the appropriate type of join (INNER
JOIN, LEFT JOIN, etc.) based on the
requirements.
Ensure join columns are indexed to speed
up the join operation.
Consider the join order, starting with the
smallest table.

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Use of Proper Data Types
Choose the most efficient data type for
your columns to reduce storage and
improve performance.
Avoid using 'SELECT *', specify only the
columns you need.

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5
Query Execution Plan
Analysis
Use tools like 'EXPLAIN or 'EXPLAIN
PLAN' to analyze how the database
executes a query.
Look for full table scans, inefficient joins,
or unnecessary sorting operations.

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6
Temporary Tables and
Materialized Views
Use temporary tables to store
intermediate results that are reused
multiple times in complex queries.
Use materialized views to store
precomputed results of expensive
queries.

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Efficient Use of
Subqueries and CTEs
Replace correlated subqueries with joins
when possible to avoid repeated
execution.
Use CTEs to improve readability and
reusability, and sometimes performance,
of complex queries.

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8
Optimization of
Aggregate Functions
Use indexed columns in 'GROUP BY'
clauses to speed up aggregation.
Consider using window functions for
complex aggregations instead of
traditional 'GROUP BY'.

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Avoiding Functions in
Predicates
Avoid using functions on columns in the
'WHERE' clause as it can prevent the use
of indexes.
Rewrite conditions to allow the use of
indexes.

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10
Parameter Sniffing and
Query Caching
Be aware of parameter sniffing issues
where SQL Server caches execution plans
based on initial parameter values.
Use query hints or option recompile to
address specific performance issues.
Take advantage of query caching
mechanisms where appropriate to reuse
execution plans.

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