2007-05-24

semperfiona: (work motto)
2007-05-24 03:26 pm

(no subject)

Today's SQL lesson (possibly only applicable to Oracle DB, possibly of
more general application):

One select containing a union = 10 rows, .578 ms
Second select containing a union = 10 rows, .312 ms
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Union of the above = same 10 rows, 501 SECONDS