Pattern

sql-optimization-patterns

Optimize SQL by reading the query plan first — parse EXPLAIN output, identify the actual bottleneck, then make targeted changes, rather than reaching for indexes or rewrites on instinct.

Classification — Domain skill — query optimization

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Vol. 02 The Claude Skills Catalog Workflow & Primitives

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