TechPlanetScalealmost 4 years ago
How do Database Indexes Work?
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Database indexes speed up read queries by creating ancillary data structures outside the table. MySQL builds a pseudo-table with two columns for indexed values and pointers. This avoids full table scans, reducing query time from 5-6 seconds to faster performance for filtered queries like user searches.
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