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Cardinality Estimation (RDBMS)

Cardinality Estimation (RDBMS)

Feb 10, 20261 min read

  • relational-databases
  • query-optimization
  • query-planner

Cardinality Estimation (RDBMS)

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The query planner’s estimate of how many rows each step of the query will produce. Inaccurate estimates (due to stale statistics or correlated columns) lead to suboptimal plans.

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