SQL Optimization Archives

AI-Driven SQL Optimization: Using LLMs to Decode Execution Plans

July 14, 2026

Learn how to automate SQL tuning by feeding PostgreSQL Execution Plans into LLMs. This guide shows you how to reduce query costs by 85% and prevent production bottlenecks.

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Scalable ELT: How We Replaced 2,500 Lines of SQL with dbt and Postgres

June 8, 2026

Ditch the broken stored procedures. Learn how we used dbt and PostgreSQL to turn a 2,500-line SQL nightmare into a modular, tested, and high-performance ELT pipeline.

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How to Read Execution Plans: Solving the ‘Slow Query’ Mystery in Postgres and MySQL

April 3, 2026

Is your SQL crawling? Stop guessing and start reading Execution Plans. This guide shows you how to use EXPLAIN in PostgreSQL and MySQL to pinpoint bottlenecks like sequential scans and manual file sorts.

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Mastering SQL Query Optimization: A Hands-On Guide to Enhancing Database Performance

March 11, 2026

Is your application crawling? Learn to debug and fix slow SQL queries in MySQL and PostgreSQL. This hands-on guide covers EXPLAIN, strategic indexing, and smart query rewriting, ultimately enhancing your database's performance. Keep your applications fast and users satisfied.