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Database Query Optimization Under Load
You are tasked with optimizing a database query that is currently experiencing performance bottlenecks due to high load. The objectives are to reduce latency, increase throughput, and ensure the system can handle anticipated growth in traffic. You need to identify the root causes of the bottleneck, propose optimizations, and provide a capacity plan for scaling the system.
Database Query Optimization Under Load
Our application experiences performance degradation during peak traffic. Specifically, queries against our PostgreSQL database show significant latency spikes. We need to optimize query performance to meet our SLA of 99th percentile latency under 200ms. Can you walk me through your approach to diagnosing and optimizing these queries?
Database Query Optimization Under Load
Optimize the latency of a database query system handling heavy read traffic.
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