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What are indexes and how do they improve performance?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Indexes reduce data lookup time by enabling fast access paths.
Deep explanation
Indexes like B-tree structures allow logarithmic search time instead of full scans. However, they introduce write overhead and storage cost.
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