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PostgreSQL Performance

PostgreSQL Transaction Model MVCC: How It Is Implemented

How is the transaction model implemented in PostgreSQL? In PostgreSQL, transactions are implemented using the Multi-Version Concurrency Control (MVCC) model. This means that each transaction is given a snapshot of the database at the start […]
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How to handle NULL values in PostgreSQL

How to handle NULL values in PostgreSQL IS NULL: This operator is used to check if a column or expression is NULL. Example: SELECT * FROM table WHERE column_name IS NULL; IS NOT NULL: This […]
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PostgreSQL Performance

PostgreSQL I/O Cache: How It Influences Performance

How I/O cache influence PostgreSQL performance? I/O cache plays an important role in PostgreSQL performance as it can greatly reduce the number of disk I/O operations that need to be performed. The PostgreSQL server uses [...]
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PostgreSQL Performance

Inspecting PostgreSQL Locks

Inspecting PostgreSQL Locks Inspecting PostgreSQL locks can be done using the pg_locks view in the system catalog. This view displays information about all currently held and awaited locks. The columns in this view include the [...]
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PostgreSQL Performance

PostgreSQL Slow Query: How to Tune It

How to tune a slow query in PostgreSQL? Tuning a slow query in PostgreSQL can involve several steps. Here are some general steps to take: Identify the slow query: Use the pg_stat_activity view to see [...]
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MySQL Performance

How MySQL optimizer works?

How does MySQL optimizer work? The MySQL optimizer is responsible for determining the most efficient way to execute a SQL statement. It evaluates different query execution plans and chooses the one that it estimates will […]
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MySQL Performance

MySQL Latches: Understanding How They Work

Understanding Latches in MySQL In MySQL, latches are used to protect shared data structures and ensure consistency in the database. They are used by the storage engine to synchronize access to shared resources such as […]