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Cost-Based Optimizer (CBO) vs Rule-Based.
Updated May 5, 2026
Short answer
Rule-based uses fixed patterns (like predicate pushdown); CBO uses data statistics to pick the cheapest plan.
Deep explanation
CBO uses ANALYZE TABLE results to decide the order of multi-table joins and whether to use broadcast joins based on actual row counts/cardinality.
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