15 Tips to
optimize your
SQL queries
Sai Kumar Bysani
1. Simplify queries
with temporary
tables.
2. Utilize GROUP
BY to cluster
similar data.
3. Apply WHERE
clauses early to
filter data.
4. Prefer INNER
JOIN for matching
records.
5. Harness
indexing for faster
data retrieval.
6. Opt for EXISTS
over IN or NOT IN
clauses.
7. Target specific
columns instead of
SELECT *.
8. Use LIMIT or
TOP to constrain
returned rows.
9. Leverage
aggregate
functions for large
datasets.
10. Implement
CASE statements
for conditional
logic.
11. Use stored
procedures to
minimize network
traffic.
12. Exercise
caution with
wildcard
characters in LIKE
clauses.
13. Choose UNION
ALL over UNION
for enhanced
efficiency.
14. Balance
subquery usage
judiciously for
optimal
performance.
15. Keep your SQL
queries simple and
readable with
table aliases.
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