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Database Animations: How Index Seeks Work

· Brentozar · July 16, 2026, 1:24 p.m.
Database Animations software development indexing sql-server B-trees
Summary
The blog post discusses B-trees and database indexing, providing an animated example to clarify how SQL Server seeks to locate specific rows. It aims to enhance understanding of database operations, particularly for developers.
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