Practice Heuristic Optimization (rule-based Optimization) (8.3.1) - Query Processing and Optimization
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Heuristic Optimization (Rule-Based Optimization)

Practice - Heuristic Optimization (Rule-Based Optimization)

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Question 1 Easy

What is heuristic optimization?

💡 Hint: Think about optimization methods that don't rely on data specifics.

Question 2 Easy

Name a benefit of pushing down selection operations.

💡 Hint: Consider how filters can impact subsequent data operations.

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Question 1

What does heuristic optimization rely on for improving performance?

Cost analysis
Predefined rules
Dynamic statistics

💡 Hint: Consider the opposite of cost-based optimization.

Question 2

True or False: Heuristic optimization is flexible and adapts easily to changing data distributions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about whether fixed rules can adjust to different situations.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a SQL query with multiple selection criteria, design a heuristic-based optimization that outlines the steps to apply and the reasons for each.

💡 Hint: Consider how data can be selectively winnowed at each step.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a complex SQL query involving multiple tables and suggest how heuristic optimization could change execution plans to enhance efficiency.

💡 Hint: Visualizing data flow and volume can illustrate benefits.

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