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High Performance Postgres with Andrew Atkinson

Jul 2, 2024
Author Andrew Atkinson shares insights on optimizing Postgres for Rails, including schema tightness, operation handling, and performance testing. The podcast covers Andrew's journey of writing a book, indexing pitfalls, database best practices, and advanced Postgres features. Discussions range from balancing book writing with work, investing in private companies, to potential NBA trade decisions.
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  • Functions and triggers optimize database operations by offering transactional control and automating tasks.
  • Understanding explain plans involves identifying indexes, plan nodes, and utilizing resources like PG Mustard.

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Use of Functions and Triggers

Functions and triggers are valuable tools when aiming to streamline processes and enhance database functionalities. Functions, especially stored procedures, can offer transactional control and efficiency, reducing unnecessary client-server interactions. They are beneficial for tasks that involve repetitive data processing or manipulations with a clear benefit in execution time. Triggers, when used judiciously, can help automate tasks and maintain data integrity within the database. Utilizing functions and triggers can optimize operations and reduce unnecessary round trips between the client and the server.

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