Performance Development Tutorials, Guides & Insights

While indexes improve read performance, they can slow down write operations (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE). Only create indexes on columns that benefit the most from indexing.

The EXPLAIN command provides insights into how MySQL executes a query. It helps identify performance bottlenecks and areas for improvement.

As datasets grow larger, the performance of SQL queries becomes increasingly important. Slow queries can impact the overall performance of applications and degrade the user experience. Optimizing SQL queries involves several techniques, with indexing being one of the most effective methods to enhance performance.

This guide explores various query optimization techniques, focusing on indexing and other strategies to improve SQL query performance.