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EPISODE · Aug 22, 2025 · 41 MIN

Multi-column indexes

from Postgres FM · host Nikolay Samokhvalov and Michael Christofides

Nik and Michael discuss multi-column indexes in Postgres — what they are, how to think about them, and some guidance around using them effectively. Here are some links to things they mentioned:Multicolumn Indexes (docs) https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/indexes-multicolumn.htmlOur episode on Index-only scans https://postgres.fm/episodes/index-only-scansCombining Multiple Indexes (docs) https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/indexes-bitmap-scans.htmlEnable BUFFERS with EXPLAIN ANALYZE by default https://git.postgresql.org/gitweb/?p=postgresql.git;a=commit;h=c2a4078ebad71999dd451ae7d4358be3c9290b07“PostgreSQL includes an implementation of the standard btree […] The only limitation is that an index entry cannot exceed approximately one-third of a page” https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/btree.htmlOur episode on HOT updates https://postgres.fm/episodes/hot-updatesOur episode on LIMIT vs Performance https://postgres.fm/episodes/limit-vs-performance~~~What did you like or not like? What should we discuss next time? Let us know via a YouTube comment, on social media, or by commenting on our Google doc!~~~Postgres FM is produced by:Michael Christofides, founder of pgMustardNikolay Samokhvalov, founder of Postgres.aiWith credit to:Jessie Draws for the elephant artwork

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