Database Optimization: Speed Up Your Queries

Query Performance

A slow database can cripple even the best application. Here's how to optimize.

Index Strategically

Indexes speed up reads but slow down writes. Index columns used in WHERE, JOIN, and ORDER BY clauses.

Analyze Query Plans

Use EXPLAIN to understand how your database executes queries. Optimize based on data.

Avoid N+1 Queries

Load related data in a single query instead of multiple round trips.

Connection Pooling

Reuse database connections instead of creating new ones for each request.