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Are your PostgreSQL queries agonizingly slow? The problem might not be your code, but a misunderstanding of your database's most powerful tool: indexes. Using them incorrectly can cripple performance, but using them correctly is the key to unlocking incredible speed.

In this comprehensive guide, we break down everything you need to know about PostgreSQL indexing. We cover the common pitfalls that lead to slow writes and bloated tables, and give you the best practices to build a fast, efficient, and trustworthy indexing strategy.

In this video, you will learn:

✅ The hidden cost of indexing: The balance between fast reads and slow writes.

✅ The different types of indexes and exactly when to use them (for text, JSON, locations, and more).

✅ Advanced strategies: How to create smaller, smarter indexes that save space and time.

✅ Common mistakes that actually make your database SLOWER (like indexing the wrong columns).

✅ The one command you MUST use to prove your indexes are actually working.

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