The Production Query Killer: How Test Speed Traps Ruin Real Databases
Everyone expects test-optimized queries to scale effortlessly to production. They don't. Here's why data volume turns winners into losers, with fixes that actually work.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Small tests hide volume-induced join failures like nested loops turning toxic.
- Missing indexes mean full scans that explode with growth—profile plans religiously.
- Bridge gaps with load testing and env parity; ignore hype, embrace chaos sims.
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Originally reported by dev.to
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