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Welcome to the Database Tips Repository! This is a community-driven collection of useful database tips and tricks.
https://github.com/devrabbani/db-tips

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Welcome to the Database Tips Repository! This is a community-driven collection of useful database tips and tricks.

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# Database Tips Repository

Welcome to the Database Tips Repository! This is a community-driven collection of useful database tips and tricks.

## Table of Contents

- [Latest Tips](#latest-tips)
- [How to Contribute](#how-to-contribute)
- [Guidelines](#guidelines)
- [Contributors](contributors.md)
- [All tips](tips.md)
- [License](#license)
- [Contact](#contact)

## Latest Tips

- Add indexes to frequently queried columns to speed up lookups and joins.
- Use normalization to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.
- Analyze and optimize slow queries with EXPLAIN plans.
- Use connection pooling to manage and reuse database connections efficiently.
- Split large tables into smaller partitions to improve performance.
- Implement caching strategies to reduce database load and latency.
- Perform regular backups to protect against data loss.
- Adjust database configuration settings for optimal performance based on workload.
- Employ transactions to ensure data consistency and rollback on errors.
- Continuously monitor and analyze database performance metrics to identify and address bottlenecks.

[see all](tips.md)

## How to Contribute

We welcome contributions from everyone! Here's how you can add your tips:

1. Fork this repository
2. Add your tips to the end of the `tips.md` file in the following format:

```markdown
[yourusername](yourgithublink)

- Your first tip here (max 280 characters)
- Your second tip here (max 280 characters)
- Add more tips as needed
```

3. Ensure each tip is no more than 280 characters
4. Create a pull request

## Guidelines

- Keep tips concise and focused on a single concept or best practice
- Avoid duplicating existing tips; instead, consider expanding on them if you have additional insights
- Use clear, professional language

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

## Contact

For any questions or inquiries, please contact [devRabbani](https://github.com/devRabbani).