From: | "Randolf Richardson, DevNet SysOp 29" <rr(at)8x(dot)ca> |
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To: | pgsql-sql(at)postgresql(dot)org |
Subject: | Re: Expressional Indexes |
Date: | 2003-11-17 05:31:07 |
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>> I have been considering using "calculated index" or "computed index"
>> but dunno if that really conveys anything.
>
> Well, "Expression Indexes" is the most accurate. Or "Expression-Based
> Indexes."
What is the proposed definition of an "Expression Index?"
When I see this term, I get the impression I can create an index that's
based on the results of a SELECT, such as for selecting data with specific
values or ranges of values...
For example, if I want to index on a date field but only have the index
keep track of the most recent 30 days (and then create a secondary index for
all dates) so as to improve performance on more heavily loaded systems.
Am I understanding this new terminology correctly? Thanks in advance.
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