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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2025 · 19 MIN

4 Times Faster UUID Primary Keys | Scaling Postgres 368

from Scaling Postgres · host Creston Jamison

In this episode of Scaling Postgres, we discuss the benefits of using time-based UUIDv7 vs UUIDv4 for primary keys, how OpenAI uses Postgres, handling locks and methods to migrate to partition tables with low downtime. To get the show notes as well as get notified of new episodes, visit: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/episodes/368-4-times-faster-uuid-primary-keys/ Want to learn more about Postgres performance? Join my FREE training called Postgres Performance Demystified here: https://www.scalingpostgres.com/courses/postgres-performance-demystified/

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