The PostgreSQL Performance Playbook: Solving Slow Queries with Simple Steps

It was a typical Tuesday morning when the first sign of trouble came through.

I checked my inbox, and there it was: a flood of user complaints about slow page loads. We had just released a new feature, and now our application was crawling.

As a db owner who had only recently started diving into PostgreSQL, I knew the issue might be related to our database, but I had no idea where to start.

Slowly, I began to understand what was happening: there were inefficiencies in how the database was processing queries, and I needed to fix them.

By the end of that day, I had successfully optimized those slow queries, and the app performance improved dramatically.

Now, I’m here to share what I learned and guide you through the process of diagnosing and fixing slow queries in PostgreSQL.

Slow Queries: What’s the Big Deal?

In the world of web applications, speed is everything. Slow queries in your PostgreSQL database can lead to sluggish page loads, frustrated users, and even lost revenue.

Whether you’re working on a small app or managing a large-scale system, optimizing your queries is crucial for keeping your app responsive and…