The True Cost of Database Optimization: Engineering Time

226 · Timescale · May 14, 2026, 9:23 p.m.
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The post discusses how the true cost of optimizing Postgres databases extends beyond cloud expenses, highlighting that it typically requires 12-16 weeks of engineering time annually, which often goes unaccounted for in budget reports.
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