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Jun 26, 2025 · Databases

How VIDEX Brings Virtual Indexes to MySQL for Faster Query Optimization

VIDEX is an open‑source MySQL virtual‑index framework that enables cost‑based what‑if analysis without building real indexes, integrates with AI‑driven NDV and cardinality estimators, supports modular deployment, and has been validated on TPC‑H benchmarks to closely match InnoDB query plans.