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Summary - INDEX

Speed up a search query with CREATE INDEX.

Summary - INDEX

An INDEX speeds up searches and slows writes. Added with CREATE INDEX, removed with DROP INDEX.

CREATE INDEX idx_name ON customers (name);

Summary index query.

The index idx_name is created.

Practice Summary - INDEX

Summary: add a name index on customers.

Starter code

query.sql
-- summary index
CREATE INDEX

Sample solution

query.sql
CREATE INDEX idx_name ON customers (name);

Expected output

İndeks oluşturuldu

Questions and answers

Review the lesson questions together with their answers. To test yourself, solve the lesson interactively.

1 What does an INDEX do to writes?

  • Slows them down Correct answer
  • Speeds them up
  • Has no effect
  • Stops them

Explanation: An INDEX slows writes.

2 Summary - INDEX: match the terms

Term Meaning
INDEX speeds up
CREATE INDEX create
DROP INDEX remove
primary key automatic

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