On Making Databases Run Faster

· John Cook · March 5, 2025, 8:07 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the nuances and unexpected challenges of optimizing database performance, particularly in legacy code. It highlights the importance of understanding both business logic and data storage, suggesting that even well-known optimization techniques may not yield expected results. The author shares insights from their experience, emphasizing the need to re-evaluate assumptions about database technologies.
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