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May 22, 2018 · Databases
Understanding PostgreSQL Cost Estimation: Statistics, Physical Paths, and Optimization Techniques
This article uses a dialogue‑driven story to explain how PostgreSQL gathers statistics, computes selection rates, evaluates various physical scan and join paths, and combines CPU, I/O, and communication costs—including startup versus total cost—to choose the most efficient execution plan.
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