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An index in SQL is a data structure that enhances query performance by speeding up data retrieval operations. There are various types of indexes, including unique, composite, and full-text indexes, which improve SELECT queries, JOINs, and WHERE clause filters. However, indexes require additional storage space and can slow down updates and inserts due to maintenance needs.

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SQL Indexes Presentation

An index in SQL is a data structure that enhances query performance by speeding up data retrieval operations. There are various types of indexes, including unique, composite, and full-text indexes, which improve SELECT queries, JOINs, and WHERE clause filters. However, indexes require additional storage space and can slow down updates and inserts due to maintenance needs.

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SQL Indexes

What is an Index in SQL?

• - An index is a data structure that improves


query performance.
• - It speeds up retrieval operations on a table.
Types of Indexes

• - Unique Index: Ensures all values in the index


are unique.
• - Composite Index: An index on multiple
columns.
• - Full-text Index: A specialized index for text
searches.
How Indexes Improve Performance

• - Indexes speed up SELECT queries by reducing


the number of scanned rows.
• - They can also improve the performance of
JOINs and WHERE clause filters.
Creating and Dropping Indexes

• - Create: CREATE INDEX index_name ON


table_name (column_name);
• - Drop: DROP INDEX index_name ON
table_name;
Limitations and Considerations

• - Indexes consume extra storage space.


• - Updates and inserts may become slower due
to index maintenance.

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