DEV Community

Cover image for πŸŽ₯ Speed Up PostgreSQL Queries by 7x with Smarter Indexing
Team Timescale for Timescale

Posted on β€’ Edited on

11 2

πŸŽ₯ Speed Up PostgreSQL Queries by 7x with Smarter Indexing

PostgreSQL is powerful, but scanning huge datasets can slow down queries. What if you could skip unnecessary data and run queries 7x faster? πŸš€

In this video, we break down how indexing optimizations in TimescaleDB can dramatically reduce query times. Instead of scanning everything, PostgreSQL can intelligently prune irrelevant data, making real-time analytics more efficient.

πŸ”Ή How it works: Min/max indexing helps PostgreSQL skip scanning unnecessary data
πŸ”Ή Real-world example: Faster queries for event-tracking & time-series data
πŸ”Ή Best for: Large PostgreSQL databases that need real-time analytics

Try this indexing technique in TimescaleDB today and experience massively improved query speed!

Top comments (0)

πŸ‘‹ Kindness is contagious

Explore a trove of insights in this engaging article, celebrated within our welcoming DEV Community. Developers from every background are invited to join and enhance our shared wisdom.

A genuine "thank you" can truly uplift someone’s day. Feel free to express your gratitude in the comments below!

On DEV, our collective exchange of knowledge lightens the road ahead and strengthens our community bonds. Found something valuable here? A small thank you to the author can make a big difference.

Okay