Optimize Database Joins With YugabyteDB For Efficiency
Optimize database performance with YugabyteDB's Batched Nested Loop Join & Index Skip Scan! Denormalization should be a last resort, not a premature fix. Efficient joins scale effectively in large environments
In database design, denormalization is often glorified as a necessary step to improve performance, especially in complex joins scenarios. This notion originates from the widespread belief that "joins don't scale", particularly in distributed systems. However, denormalization comes with trade-offs, including increased code complexity and challenges in maintaining data consistency. I received an excellent question following my previous blog post, asking if a lot of denormalization is required in Aurora DSQL: will people be able to apply normalisation principles albeit within a micro service sco...