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Mar 21, 2022 · Databases

Choosing the Right Distribution Column in Citus: Best Practices for Efficient Queries

This article explains how to select an optimal distribution column for Citus tables by first identifying whether your workload is multitenant SaaS or real‑time analytics, then applying concrete guidelines such as using high‑cardinality tenant or entity IDs, avoiding timestamps, ensuring uniform distribution, and leveraging co‑location for better query performance.