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PostgreSQL UPSERT with CTE Cuts 100k Email Update from 90s to 5s
A developer optimized a PostgreSQL batch UPSERT with history tracking using a Common Table Expression (CTE), reducing execution time from 90 seconds to 5 seconds for 100k email records. The approach updates email states and records audit history in a single query. The technique leverages CTE for efficient bulk operations.
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The performance gain is impressive, but the article lacks details on indexing and hardware, which could affect reproducibility.
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PostgreSQL UPSERT with History: From 90 Seconds to 5 with CTE →
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