Optimizing Query Performance
Bruce discusses the challenges of query optimization, emphasizing the delicate balance between finding the best execution plan and settling for a good enough option, especially with larger tables. He highlights that while achieving the perfect plan is rare, most optimizations yield satisfactory results, often saving valuable milliseconds. The unpredictability of query performance in data warehousing adds to the complexity, making it crucial to accept that sometimes "good enough" is the best approach.In this clip
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SE-Radio Episode 328: Bruce Momjian on the Postgres Query Planner
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