Important questions to ace your machine learning interview with an approach to answer:
1. Machine Learning Project Lifecycle:
- Define the problem
- Gather and preprocess data
- Choose a model and train it
- Evaluate model performance
- Tune and optimize the model
- Deploy and maintain the model
2. Supervised vs Unsupervised Learning:
- Supervised Learning: Uses labeled data for training (e.g., predicting house prices from features).
- Unsupervised Learning: Uses unlabeled data to find patterns or groupings (e.g., clustering customer segments).
3. Evaluation Metrics for Regression:
- Mean Absolute Error (MAE)
- Mean Squared Error (MSE)
- Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE)
- R-squared (coefficient of determination)
4. Overfitting and Prevention:
- Overfitting: Model learns the noise instead of the underlying pattern.
- Prevention: Use simpler models, cross-validation, regularization.
5. Bias-Variance Tradeoff:
- Balancing error due to bias (underfitting) and variance (overfitting) to find an optimal model complexity.
6. Cross-Validation:
- Technique to assess model performance by splitting data into multiple subsets for training and validation.
7. Feature Selection Techniques:
- Filter methods (e.g., correlation analysis)
- Wrapper methods (e.g., recursive feature elimination)
- Embedded methods (e.g., Lasso regularization)
8. Assumptions of Linear Regression:
- Linearity
- Independence of errors
- Homoscedasticity (constant variance)
- No multicollinearity
9. Regularization in Linear Models:
- Adds a penalty term to the loss function to prevent overfitting by shrinking coefficients.
10. Classification vs Regression:
- Classification: Predicts a categorical outcome (e.g., class labels).
- Regression: Predicts a continuous numerical outcome (e.g., house price).
11. Dimensionality Reduction Algorithms:
- Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
- t-Distributed Stochastic Neighbor Embedding (t-SNE)
12. Decision Tree:
- Tree-like model where internal nodes represent features, branches represent decisions, and leaf nodes represent outcomes.
13. Ensemble Methods:
- Combine predictions from multiple models to improve accuracy (e.g., Random Forest, Gradient Boosting).
14. Handling Missing or Corrupted Data:
- Imputation (e.g., mean substitution)
- Removing rows or columns with missing data
- Using algorithms robust to missing values
15. Kernels in Support Vector Machines (SVM):
- Linear kernel
- Polynomial kernel
- Radial Basis Function (RBF) kernel
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1. Machine Learning Project Lifecycle:
- Define the problem
- Gather and preprocess data
- Choose a model and train it
- Evaluate model performance
- Tune and optimize the model
- Deploy and maintain the model
2. Supervised vs Unsupervised Learning:
- Supervised Learning: Uses labeled data for training (e.g., predicting house prices from features).
- Unsupervised Learning: Uses unlabeled data to find patterns or groupings (e.g., clustering customer segments).
3. Evaluation Metrics for Regression:
- Mean Absolute Error (MAE)
- Mean Squared Error (MSE)
- Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE)
- R-squared (coefficient of determination)
4. Overfitting and Prevention:
- Overfitting: Model learns the noise instead of the underlying pattern.
- Prevention: Use simpler models, cross-validation, regularization.
5. Bias-Variance Tradeoff:
- Balancing error due to bias (underfitting) and variance (overfitting) to find an optimal model complexity.
6. Cross-Validation:
- Technique to assess model performance by splitting data into multiple subsets for training and validation.
7. Feature Selection Techniques:
- Filter methods (e.g., correlation analysis)
- Wrapper methods (e.g., recursive feature elimination)
- Embedded methods (e.g., Lasso regularization)
8. Assumptions of Linear Regression:
- Linearity
- Independence of errors
- Homoscedasticity (constant variance)
- No multicollinearity
9. Regularization in Linear Models:
- Adds a penalty term to the loss function to prevent overfitting by shrinking coefficients.
10. Classification vs Regression:
- Classification: Predicts a categorical outcome (e.g., class labels).
- Regression: Predicts a continuous numerical outcome (e.g., house price).
11. Dimensionality Reduction Algorithms:
- Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
- t-Distributed Stochastic Neighbor Embedding (t-SNE)
12. Decision Tree:
- Tree-like model where internal nodes represent features, branches represent decisions, and leaf nodes represent outcomes.
13. Ensemble Methods:
- Combine predictions from multiple models to improve accuracy (e.g., Random Forest, Gradient Boosting).
14. Handling Missing or Corrupted Data:
- Imputation (e.g., mean substitution)
- Removing rows or columns with missing data
- Using algorithms robust to missing values
15. Kernels in Support Vector Machines (SVM):
- Linear kernel
- Polynomial kernel
- Radial Basis Function (RBF) kernel
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10 Machine Learning Concepts You Must Know
1. Supervised vs Unsupervised Learning
Supervised Learning involves training a model on labeled data (input-output pairs). Examples: Linear Regression, Classification.
Unsupervised Learning deals with unlabeled data. The model tries to find hidden patterns or groupings. Examples: Clustering (K-Means), Dimensionality Reduction (PCA).
2. Bias-Variance Tradeoff
Bias is the error due to overly simplistic assumptions in the learning algorithm.
Variance is the error due to excessive sensitivity to small fluctuations in the training data.
Goal: Minimize both for optimal model performance. High bias โ underfitting; High variance โ overfitting.
3. Feature Engineering
The process of selecting, transforming, and creating variables (features) to improve model performance.
Examples: Normalization, encoding categorical variables, creating interaction terms, handling missing data.
4. Train-Test Split & Cross-Validation
Train-Test Split divides the dataset into training and testing subsets to evaluate model generalization.
Cross-Validation (e.g., k-fold) provides a more reliable evaluation by splitting data into k subsets and training/testing on each.
5. Confusion Matrix
A performance evaluation tool for classification models showing TP, TN, FP, FN.
From it, we derive:
Accuracy = (TP + TN) / Total
Precision = TP / (TP + FP)
Recall = TP / (TP + FN)
F1 Score = 2 * (Precision * Recall) / (Precision + Recall)
6. Gradient Descent
An optimization algorithm used to minimize the cost/loss function by iteratively updating model parameters in the direction of the negative gradient.
Variants: Batch GD, Stochastic GD (SGD), Mini-batch GD.
7. Regularization (L1/L2)
Techniques to prevent overfitting by adding a penalty term to the loss function.
L1 (Lasso): Adds absolute value of coefficients, can shrink some to zero (feature selection).
L2 (Ridge): Adds square of coefficients, tends to shrink but not eliminate coefficients.
8. Decision Trees & Random Forests
Decision Tree: A tree-structured model that splits data based on features. Easy to interpret.
Random Forest: An ensemble of decision trees; reduces overfitting and improves accuracy.
9. Support Vector Machines (SVM)
A supervised learning algorithm used for classification. It finds the optimal hyperplane that separates classes.
Uses kernels (linear, polynomial, RBF) to handle non-linearly separable data.
10. Neural Networks
Inspired by the human brain, these consist of layers of interconnected neurons.
Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) can model complex patterns.
The backbone of deep learning applications like image recognition, NLP, etc.
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1. Supervised vs Unsupervised Learning
Supervised Learning involves training a model on labeled data (input-output pairs). Examples: Linear Regression, Classification.
Unsupervised Learning deals with unlabeled data. The model tries to find hidden patterns or groupings. Examples: Clustering (K-Means), Dimensionality Reduction (PCA).
2. Bias-Variance Tradeoff
Bias is the error due to overly simplistic assumptions in the learning algorithm.
Variance is the error due to excessive sensitivity to small fluctuations in the training data.
Goal: Minimize both for optimal model performance. High bias โ underfitting; High variance โ overfitting.
3. Feature Engineering
The process of selecting, transforming, and creating variables (features) to improve model performance.
Examples: Normalization, encoding categorical variables, creating interaction terms, handling missing data.
4. Train-Test Split & Cross-Validation
Train-Test Split divides the dataset into training and testing subsets to evaluate model generalization.
Cross-Validation (e.g., k-fold) provides a more reliable evaluation by splitting data into k subsets and training/testing on each.
5. Confusion Matrix
A performance evaluation tool for classification models showing TP, TN, FP, FN.
From it, we derive:
Accuracy = (TP + TN) / Total
Precision = TP / (TP + FP)
Recall = TP / (TP + FN)
F1 Score = 2 * (Precision * Recall) / (Precision + Recall)
6. Gradient Descent
An optimization algorithm used to minimize the cost/loss function by iteratively updating model parameters in the direction of the negative gradient.
Variants: Batch GD, Stochastic GD (SGD), Mini-batch GD.
7. Regularization (L1/L2)
Techniques to prevent overfitting by adding a penalty term to the loss function.
L1 (Lasso): Adds absolute value of coefficients, can shrink some to zero (feature selection).
L2 (Ridge): Adds square of coefficients, tends to shrink but not eliminate coefficients.
8. Decision Trees & Random Forests
Decision Tree: A tree-structured model that splits data based on features. Easy to interpret.
Random Forest: An ensemble of decision trees; reduces overfitting and improves accuracy.
9. Support Vector Machines (SVM)
A supervised learning algorithm used for classification. It finds the optimal hyperplane that separates classes.
Uses kernels (linear, polynomial, RBF) to handle non-linearly separable data.
10. Neural Networks
Inspired by the human brain, these consist of layers of interconnected neurons.
Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) can model complex patterns.
The backbone of deep learning applications like image recognition, NLP, etc.
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A-Z of essential data science concepts
A: Algorithm - A set of rules or instructions for solving a problem or completing a task.
B: Big Data - Large and complex datasets that traditional data processing applications are unable to handle efficiently.
C: Classification - A type of machine learning task that involves assigning labels to instances based on their characteristics.
D: Data Mining - The process of discovering patterns and extracting useful information from large datasets.
E: Ensemble Learning - A machine learning technique that combines multiple models to improve predictive performance.
F: Feature Engineering - The process of selecting, extracting, and transforming features from raw data to improve model performance.
G: Gradient Descent - An optimization algorithm used to minimize the error of a model by adjusting its parameters iteratively.
H: Hypothesis Testing - A statistical method used to make inferences about a population based on sample data.
I: Imputation - The process of replacing missing values in a dataset with estimated values.
J: Joint Probability - The probability of the intersection of two or more events occurring simultaneously.
K: K-Means Clustering - A popular unsupervised machine learning algorithm used for clustering data points into groups.
L: Logistic Regression - A statistical model used for binary classification tasks.
M: Machine Learning - A subset of artificial intelligence that enables systems to learn from data and improve performance over time.
N: Neural Network - A computer system inspired by the structure of the human brain, used for various machine learning tasks.
O: Outlier Detection - The process of identifying observations in a dataset that significantly deviate from the rest of the data points.
P: Precision and Recall - Evaluation metrics used to assess the performance of classification models.
Q: Quantitative Analysis - The process of using mathematical and statistical methods to analyze and interpret data.
R: Regression Analysis - A statistical technique used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.
S: Support Vector Machine - A supervised machine learning algorithm used for classification and regression tasks.
T: Time Series Analysis - The study of data collected over time to detect patterns, trends, and seasonal variations.
U: Unsupervised Learning - Machine learning techniques used to identify patterns and relationships in data without labeled outcomes.
V: Validation - The process of assessing the performance and generalization of a machine learning model using independent datasets.
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X: XGBoost - An optimized implementation of gradient boosting that is widely used for classification and regression tasks.
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D: Data Mining - The process of discovering patterns and extracting useful information from large datasets.
E: Ensemble Learning - A machine learning technique that combines multiple models to improve predictive performance.
F: Feature Engineering - The process of selecting, extracting, and transforming features from raw data to improve model performance.
G: Gradient Descent - An optimization algorithm used to minimize the error of a model by adjusting its parameters iteratively.
H: Hypothesis Testing - A statistical method used to make inferences about a population based on sample data.
I: Imputation - The process of replacing missing values in a dataset with estimated values.
J: Joint Probability - The probability of the intersection of two or more events occurring simultaneously.
K: K-Means Clustering - A popular unsupervised machine learning algorithm used for clustering data points into groups.
L: Logistic Regression - A statistical model used for binary classification tasks.
M: Machine Learning - A subset of artificial intelligence that enables systems to learn from data and improve performance over time.
N: Neural Network - A computer system inspired by the structure of the human brain, used for various machine learning tasks.
O: Outlier Detection - The process of identifying observations in a dataset that significantly deviate from the rest of the data points.
P: Precision and Recall - Evaluation metrics used to assess the performance of classification models.
Q: Quantitative Analysis - The process of using mathematical and statistical methods to analyze and interpret data.
R: Regression Analysis - A statistical technique used to model the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.
S: Support Vector Machine - A supervised machine learning algorithm used for classification and regression tasks.
T: Time Series Analysis - The study of data collected over time to detect patterns, trends, and seasonal variations.
U: Unsupervised Learning - Machine learning techniques used to identify patterns and relationships in data without labeled outcomes.
V: Validation - The process of assessing the performance and generalization of a machine learning model using independent datasets.
W: Weka - A popular open-source software tool used for data mining and machine learning tasks.
X: XGBoost - An optimized implementation of gradient boosting that is widely used for classification and regression tasks.
Y: Yarn - A resource manager used in Apache Hadoop for managing resources across distributed clusters.
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2. What is the difference between INNER JOIN and OUTER JOIN?
- An INNER JOIN returns records that have matching values in both tables.
- An OUTER JOIN returns all records from one table and the matched records from the second table. If there's no match, NULL values are returned.
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- Avoid SELECT *: Always specify the columns you need to reduce the amount of data retrieved.
- Limit results: If you only need a subset of the data, use the LIMIT clause.
4. What are the different types of SQL constraints?
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- FOREIGN KEY: Enforces a relationship between two tables.
- UNIQUE: Ensures all values in a column are unique.
- NOT NULL: Prevents NULL values from being entered into a column.
- CHECK: Ensures a column's values meet a specific condition.
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- 2NF (Second Normal Form): Ensures that the table is in 1NF and that all non-key columns are fully dependent on the primary key.
- 3NF (Third Normal Form): Ensures that the table is in 2NF and all columns are independent of each other except for the primary key.
6. What is a subquery?
A subquery is a query within another query. It's used to perform operations that need intermediate results before generating the final query.
Example:
In this case, the subquery calculates the average salary, and the outer query selects employees whose salary is greater than the average.
7. What is the difference between a UNION and a UNION ALL?
- UNION combines the result sets of two SELECT statements and removes duplicates.
- UNION ALL combines the result sets and includes duplicates.
8. What is the difference between WHERE and HAVING clause?
- WHERE filters rows before any groupings are made. Itโs used with SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE statements.
- HAVING filters groups after the GROUP BY clause.
9. How would you handle NULL values in SQL?
NULL values can represent missing or unknown data. Hereโs how to manage them:
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- Use COALESCE() or IFNULL() to replace NULL values with default ones.
Example:
10. What is the purpose of the GROUP BY clause?
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1. What is the difference between SQL and NoSQL?
- SQL (Structured Query Language) is a relational database management system, meaning it uses tables (rows and columns) to store data.
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- Interview Tip: Don't just memorize definitions. Be prepared to explain scenarios where youโd use SQL over NoSQL, and vice versa.
2. What is the difference between INNER JOIN and OUTER JOIN?
- An INNER JOIN returns records that have matching values in both tables.
- An OUTER JOIN returns all records from one table and the matched records from the second table. If there's no match, NULL values are returned.
3. How do you optimize a SQL query for better performance?
- Indexing: Create indexes on columns used frequently in WHERE, JOIN, or GROUP BY clauses.
- Query optimization: Use appropriate WHERE clauses to reduce the data set and avoid unnecessary calculations.
- Avoid SELECT *: Always specify the columns you need to reduce the amount of data retrieved.
- Limit results: If you only need a subset of the data, use the LIMIT clause.
4. What are the different types of SQL constraints?
Constraints are used to enforce rules on data in a table. They ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data. The most common types are:
- PRIMARY KEY: Ensures each record is unique and not null.
- FOREIGN KEY: Enforces a relationship between two tables.
- UNIQUE: Ensures all values in a column are unique.
- NOT NULL: Prevents NULL values from being entered into a column.
- CHECK: Ensures a column's values meet a specific condition.
5. What is normalization? What are the different normal forms?
Normalization is the process of organizing data to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity. Hereโs a quick overview of normal forms:
- 1NF (First Normal Form): Ensures that all values in a table are atomic (indivisible).
- 2NF (Second Normal Form): Ensures that the table is in 1NF and that all non-key columns are fully dependent on the primary key.
- 3NF (Third Normal Form): Ensures that the table is in 2NF and all columns are independent of each other except for the primary key.
6. What is a subquery?
A subquery is a query within another query. It's used to perform operations that need intermediate results before generating the final query.
Example:
SELECT employee_id, name
FROM employees
WHERE salary > (SELECT AVG(salary) FROM employees);
In this case, the subquery calculates the average salary, and the outer query selects employees whose salary is greater than the average.
7. What is the difference between a UNION and a UNION ALL?
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- UNION ALL combines the result sets and includes duplicates.
8. What is the difference between WHERE and HAVING clause?
- WHERE filters rows before any groupings are made. Itโs used with SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE statements.
- HAVING filters groups after the GROUP BY clause.
9. How would you handle NULL values in SQL?
NULL values can represent missing or unknown data. Hereโs how to manage them:
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- Use COALESCE() or IFNULL() to replace NULL values with default ones.
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SELECT name, COALESCE(age, 0) AS age
FROM employees;
10. What is the purpose of the GROUP BY clause?
The GROUP BY clause groups rows with the same values into summary rows. Itโs often used with aggregate functions like COUNT, SUM, AVG, etc.
Example:
SELECT department, COUNT(*)
FROM employees
GROUP BY department;
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Advanced SQL Optimization Tips for Data Analysts
Use Proper Indexing: Create indexes for frequently queried columns.
Avoid SELECT *: Specify only required columns to improve performance.
Use WHERE Instead of HAVING: Filter data early in the query.
Limit Joins: Avoid excessive joins to reduce query complexity.
Apply LIMIT or TOP: Retrieve only the required rows.
Optimize Joins: Use INNER JOIN over OUTER JOIN where applicable.
Use Temporary Tables: Break complex queries into smaller parts.
Avoid Functions on Indexed Columns: It prevents index usage.
Use CTEs for Readability: Simplify nested queries using Common Table Expressions.
Analyze Execution Plans: Identify bottlenecks and optimize queries.
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Use Proper Indexing: Create indexes for frequently queried columns.
Avoid SELECT *: Specify only required columns to improve performance.
Use WHERE Instead of HAVING: Filter data early in the query.
Limit Joins: Avoid excessive joins to reduce query complexity.
Apply LIMIT or TOP: Retrieve only the required rows.
Optimize Joins: Use INNER JOIN over OUTER JOIN where applicable.
Use Temporary Tables: Break complex queries into smaller parts.
Avoid Functions on Indexed Columns: It prevents index usage.
Use CTEs for Readability: Simplify nested queries using Common Table Expressions.
Analyze Execution Plans: Identify bottlenecks and optimize queries.
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๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐ ๐ฆ๐ธ๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ง๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐ช๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐ค๐ ๐ค๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐?
๐ง๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ธ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ค๐ ๐พ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐? ๐ฌ๐ผ๐ ๐บ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐๐ธ๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ถ๐!
Hi everyone! Writing SQL queries can be tricky, especially if you forget to include one key part: indexing.
When I first started writing SQL queries, I didnโt pay much attention to indexing. My queries worked, but they took way longer to run.
Hereโs why indexing is so important:
- ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ด?: Indexing is like creating a shortcut for your database to find the data you need faster. Without it, your database might have to scan through all the data, making your queries slow.
- ๐ช๐ต๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐: If your query takes too long, it can slow down your entire system. Adding the right indexes helps your queries run faster and more efficiently.
- ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐จ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฒ๐: When you create a table, consider which columns are used often in WHERE clauses or JOIN conditions. Index those columns to speed up your queries.
Indexing is a simple step that can make a big difference in performance. Donโt skip it!
Hope it helps :)
๐ง๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ธ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ค๐ ๐พ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐? ๐ฌ๐ผ๐ ๐บ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐๐ธ๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ถ๐!
Hi everyone! Writing SQL queries can be tricky, especially if you forget to include one key part: indexing.
When I first started writing SQL queries, I didnโt pay much attention to indexing. My queries worked, but they took way longer to run.
Hereโs why indexing is so important:
- ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ด?: Indexing is like creating a shortcut for your database to find the data you need faster. Without it, your database might have to scan through all the data, making your queries slow.
- ๐ช๐ต๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐: If your query takes too long, it can slow down your entire system. Adding the right indexes helps your queries run faster and more efficiently.
- ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐จ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฒ๐: When you create a table, consider which columns are used often in WHERE clauses or JOIN conditions. Index those columns to speed up your queries.
Indexing is a simple step that can make a big difference in performance. Donโt skip it!
Hope it helps :)
โค3