Explain a query

sql

EXPLAIN SELECT id, total_amount
FROM orders
WHERE status = 'paid'
ORDER BY created_at DESC
LIMIT 50;

Explanation

Look at the chosen key, access method, estimated rows, and extra information.

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Help the optimizer make better choices after major data changes.

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Diagnostic tool for checking alternate index paths.

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Support a filter plus order-by pattern.

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Practical route for function-based searches.

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Test an index without making it visible to the optimizer by default.

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