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SE-Radio Episode 362: Simon Riggs on Advanced Features of PostgreSQL

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Using a Generalized Index Type?

Postcres was the first data base to implement something called nearest bor indexing. It allows you to look at am the date points that are nearest to you. And it works using an index rather than doing some kind of full dyed skin. Basically, it's k, nearest neghb, k n n.

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