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database-optimization is agent-read markdown (skill) from komluk/scaffolding: Schema design, index strategy, migration safety, and query analysis. TRIGGER when: designing tables or indexes, writing a migration, or diagnosing a slow query. SKIP: writing ORM model code (use python-patterns); generic backend patterns (use python-patterns)..

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## Schema Design Principles

| Form | Use When |
|------|----------|
| 1NF | Always (atomic values) |
| 2NF | Most tables |
| 3NF | Transactional data |
| Denormalized | Read-heavy, reporting |

## Index Strategy

| Type | Use Case |
|------|----------|
| B-Tree | Default, range queries |
| Hash | Exact match only |
| GIN (Postgres) | Full-text, JSONB, arrays |
| Partial | Subset of rows |
| Composite | Multi-column queries |

> Index type names vary by engine (e.g. GIN/GiST/BRIN are Postgres-specific;
> MySQL/SQLite expose a different set). Treat engine-specific rows as examples.

### When to Index
- Primary keys (automatic)
- Foreign keys
- WHERE clause columns
- ORDER BY columns
- JOIN columns

### When NOT to Index
- Low cardinality columns
- Frequently updated columns
- Small tables (< 1000 rows)

## Migration Safety

### Safe Operations
- ADD COLUMN (nullable)
- ADD INDEX CONCURRENTLY
- CREATE TABLE
- ADD CONSTRAINT (with validation)

### Dangerous Operations
- DROP COLUMN
- RENAME COLUMN
- ALTER COLUMN TYPE
- DROP TABLE

### Migration Checklist
- [ ] Tested on production-like data
- [ ] Rollback script ready
- [ ] Estimated execution time
- [ ] Lock impact assessed
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komluk/scaffolding · 15 stars · license MIT · pushed 2026-09-21 · branch main

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