Scribd
Upload
2 views

SQL-OPTIMIZATION

The document outlines ten simple SQL optimization practices essential for enhancing database performance and improving query efficiency. Key techniques include indexing, avoiding SELECT *, using joins instead of sub-queries, and optimizing WHERE clauses. Mastering these practices is crucial for data professionals to improve data handling efficiency in organizations.

Uploaded by

Faisal Khan
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
2 views

SQL-OPTIMIZATION

The document outlines ten simple SQL optimization practices essential for enhancing database performance and improving query efficiency. Key techniques include indexing, avoiding SELECT *, using joins instead of sub-queries, and optimizing WHERE clauses. Mastering these practices is crucial for data professionals to improve data handling efficiency in organizations.

Uploaded by

Faisal Khan
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 25

Varun Sagar

Theegala

SQL OPTIMIZATION

CAN BE HELPFUL!
LEARN HOW
Varun Sagar
Theegala

Efficient SQL querying is key to


streamlined data processing in
organizations.

As a result, there are many simple


optimization practices that have
been adopted, vital for enhancing
database performance, reducing
resource load, and delivering
quicker insights.
Varun Sagar
Theegala

LET’S DIVE DEEP INTO 10 SIMPLE


OPTIMIZATION PRACTICES
#1
INDEXING

WHAT IT IS ?
Using indexes to improve the database
query performance.

WHY IT MATTERS ?
Indexes speed up the retrieval of rows from
a table, making queries more efficient.

HOW TO OPTIMIZE ?
Identify frequently queried columns and
create indexes on those columns.

Varun Sagar
Theegala
LET’S WORK WITH
AN EXAMPLE
A

Making department_id an index


column will impact query speed

Varun Sagar
Theegala
#2
Avoiding SELECT *

WHAT IT IS ?
Specifying needed columns instead of using
SELECT *

WHY IT MATTERS ?
Increases query efficiency by reducing data
load and processing time.

HOW TO OPTIMIZE ?
Analyze the data requirements and explicitly
list only the necessary columns in your
SELECT statement.

Varun Sagar
Theegala
LET’S WORK WITH
AN EXAMPLE

Varun Sagar
Theegala
#3
Use Joins Instead
of Sub-queries
WHAT IT IS ?
Replacing sub-queries with joins to enhance
performance.

WHY IT MATTERS ?
Joins are generally more efficient and faster
than nested sub-queries.

HOW TO OPTIMIZE ?
Convert sub-queries into JOIN operations
where possible to ensure the most efficient
type of JOIN for your data.

Varun Sagar
Theegala
LET’S WORK WITH
AN EXAMPLE

Varun Sagar
Theegala
#4
Proper Use Of
WHERE Clauses
WHAT IT IS ?
Efficiently filtering data using WHERE
clauses.

WHY IT MATTERS ?
Reduces the amount of data processed,
improving query speed.

HOW TO OPTIMIZE ?
Utilize WHERE clauses to filter data as early
as possible in the query process.

Varun Sagar
Theegala
f
LET’S WORK WITH
AN EXAMPLE

Varun Sagar
Theegala
#5
Limiting Result Set

WHAT IT IS ?
Using clauses like LIMIT or FETCH to restrict
the number of rows returned.

WHY IT MATTERS ?
Prevents over-fetching of data, saving
resources and time.

HOW TO OPTIMISE ?
Implement LIMIT or FETCH FIRST clauses in
queries where the full dataset is not
required.

Varun Sagar
Theegala
LET’S WORK WITH
AN EXAMPLE

As shown, entering column names to


pull would reduce the response time

Varun Sagar
Theegala
#6
Optimize GROUP BY
& HAVING Clauses
WHAT IT IS ?
Efficiently grouping data and filtering
groups.

WHY IT MATTERS ?
Improves performance, especially in large
datasets.

HOW TO OPTIMIZE ?
Ensure the use of GROUP BY and HAVING
clauses is done in a way that minimizes the
amount of data being grouped.

Varun Sagar
Theegala
LET’S WORK WITH
AN EXAMPLE

As shown, removing records with no


department_id reduce the data size

Varun Sagar
Theegala
#7
Use Temporary
Tables Wisely
WHAT IT IS ?
Strategic use of temporary tables for
complex queries.

WHY IT MATTERS ?
Can simplify queries and improve
performance in multi-step processes.

HOW TO OPTIMIZE ?
Use temporary tables to store intermediate
results, especially when dealing with
multiple complex joins or subqueries.

Varun Sagar
Theegala
LET’S WORK WITH
AN EXAMPLE

Varun Sagar
Theegala
#8
Avoid or Optimize
OR Clauses
WHAT IT IS ?
Replacing or optimizing OR clauses for
efficiency.

WHY IT MATTERS ?
OR clauses can slow down queries;
alternatives can improve performance.

HOW TO OPTIMIZE ?
Replace OR clauses with IN statements
where possible, or break the query into
multiple UNIONed queries.

Varun Sagar
Theegala
LET’S WORK WITH
AN EXAMPLE

As shown, replacing the OR Clause


with IN would impact query speed.

Varun Sagar
Theegala
#9
Use EXISTS
Instead of IN
WHAT IT IS ?
Using EXISTS for subquery checks instead of
IN.

WHY IT MATTERS ?
EXISTS can be faster, especially with large
subquery results.

HOW TO OPTIMIZE ?
Replace IN clauses with EXISTS when
checking for the existence of a row in a
subquery.

Varun Sagar
Theegala
LET’S WORK WITH
AN EXAMPLE

Varun Sagar
Theegala
#10
Optimize
Join Orders
WHAT IT IS ?
Ordering joins to process smaller datasets
first.

WHY IT MATTERS ?
Reduces overall query processing time by
minimizing intermediate result size.

HOW TO OPTIMIZE ?
Analyze the size of the tables involved in
joins and structure the query to start with
the smallest table, gradually joining larger
tables.

Varun Sagar
Theegala
LET’S WORK WITH
AN EXAMPLE

By replacing employees with a smaller


dataset like locations as the base, we
reduce intermediate table sizes

Varun Sagar
Theegala
REMEMBER

Mastering these SQL


optimization techniques is
essential for data professionals
aiming to elevate data handling
efficiency.

Implementing these practices


ensures your organization's
data workflows are both robust
and responsive.

Varun Sagar
Theegala
Varun Sagar
Theegala

SHARE THIS
If you think
your network
would
find this
valuable

FOLLOW
ME
I help you
GROW &
SUSTAIN as a
Data Analyst

You might also like