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SQL Query Optimization Techniques

Query optimization involves rewriting SQL queries for faster execution and reduced resource usage. Key strategies include using indexes wisely, minimizing SELECT * usage, leveraging joins effectively, and avoiding subqueries. Additionally, analyzing query performance through execution plans is crucial for identifying and addressing inefficiencies.

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SQL Query Optimization Techniques

Query optimization involves rewriting SQL queries for faster execution and reduced resource usage. Key strategies include using indexes wisely, minimizing SELECT * usage, leveraging joins effectively, and avoiding subqueries. Additionally, analyzing query performance through execution plans is crucial for identifying and addressing inefficiencies.

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SQL Query

Optimization

Anish Chakravorty
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What is Query
Optimization?

Query Optimization involves


rewriting SQL queries to run faster
and use fewer resources.

Key Benefits:

⏱ Faster Execution
🔄 Reduced Resource Usage
📈 Improved Scalability
Use Indexes Wisely

Use indexes on frequently


searched or filtered columns.

Avoid over-indexing, as it can slow


down write operations.

Example:
Minimize SELECT * Usage
Fetching unnecessary columns
wastes resources.

Instead, specify only the


required columns.

Example:
Bad:

Good:

Pro Tip: This reduces memory usage and


improves query speed.
Use WHERE Instead of
HAVING
Use WHERE to filter rows before
aggregation.

Reserve HAVING for filtering aggregated


results.

Pro Tip: Filtering early reduces the dataset


size and improves performance.
Leverage Joins
Effectively
Use INNER JOIN for specific matching rows.

Avoid CROSS JOIN unless needed.

Index join columns for faster lookups.

Pro Tip: Always use ON conditions in joins to


avoid Cartesian products.
Avoid Subqueries When
Possible

Subqueries can slow down queries; use


joins when possible for better performance.

Example:

Bad:

Good:
Limit Results with
Pagination
Fetching millions of rows is resource-
intensive.

Instead, paginate results using LIMIT and


OFFSET.

Pro Tip: Always fetch data in manageable


chunks.
Analyze Query
Performance
Execution plans show how the database
executes your query.

Identify slow parts of your query.

Adjust indexing, joins, or filters based on


insights.

Pro Tip: Tools like MySQL Workbench or SQL


Server Management Studio make analyzing
plans easier.
Key Takeaways

Optimize Your Queries Like a Pro

Use indexes strategically.

Avoid fetching unnecessary data.

Analyze performance using execution


plans.

Write clean, structured queries.


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