At long last, it’s time to look at execution plans. Before we begin, let’s review our theoretical foundations. Chapter 3 explained how logical operations are mapped to their physical execution, covering data retrieval and more complex operations.
In this chapter, understanding these algorithms will allow us to interpret execution plans and get a better grasp of their components.
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