SQL DDL and DML/Create composite index

Index multiple columns together.

Section: Constraints and Indexes

Create composite index

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CREATE INDEX idx_orders_customer_created
ON orders (customer_id, created_at);
Explanation

Column order matters in composite indexes.

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