Performance & Indexing
- π§ Sargability Deep Dive β Seek vs scan, avoid functions on indexed columns.
- π§ Index Basics β Clustered vs nonclustered, included columns.
- π§ Covering & Filtered Indexes β Cover hot queries; filter for selective subsets.
- π§ Statistics & Sniffing β Cardinality, auto-stats, parameter sniffing overview.
- π§ Execution Plans 101 β Operators, estimates vs actual, common shapes.
- π§ Temp Tables vs Table Variables β When to use #temp vs @table; indexing and stats.