Schedule - PGConf NYC 2025

Why is my JSON query not using the right index?

Level: Intermediate

Slow query performance can be a frustrating bottleneck. You've created an index, but your database seems to be ignoring it. This presentation goes into the common reasons why your JSON queries might not be utilizing the intended index. We'll explore various factors such as index types, data distribution, query structure, operator usage, and index definitions that can lead to suboptimal query plans. Learn how to identify the issue using common troubleshooting techniques for analyzing query execution plans, identifying indexing issues, and rewriting queries or adjusting indexes to improve the performance of your JSON-based applications.

Speaker

Gleb Otochkin