Summary

This chapter explored essential strategies and techniques to optimize databases and SQL queries. The chapter’s overall aim was to introduce database-related enhancements and best practices to improve the performance of your data-driven applications. We began with the fundamentals of database design, including schema normalization, appropriate indexing, and partitioning strategies. We then explored how to write efficient SQL queries. Our coverage also included query execution plans and leveraging advanced SQL techniques, such as window functions and recursive queries. Additional strategies, including database configuration, monitoring, profiling, and regular maintenance, were also discussed. The chapter ended with real-world case studies to demonstrate the practical application of the strategies and techniques covered in the chapter. You should now be confident in implementing these best practices and ensuring your database systems can handle large datasets and complex...