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Research on Query Optimization Using Language Models

Research conducted by Leis et al. revisits the challenges faced by query optimizers, particularly in join ordering, which is an NP-hard problem. An experiment demonstrated that a language model could be trained to produce query plans that outperform those generated by Postgres. The study also discusses the limitations of Postgres in estimating cardinalities and introduces the pg_hint_plan extension as a method to influence query optimization.

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Research conducted by Leis et al. revisits the challenges faced by query optimizers, particularly in join ordering, which is an NP-hard problem. An experiment demonstrated that a language model could be trained to produce query plans that outperform those generated by Postgres. The study also discusses the limitations of Postgres in estimating cardinalities and introduces the pg_hint_plan extension as a method to influence query optimization.

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Training a 4B model to produce 81% faster query plans than Postgres

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Research on Query Optimization Using Language Models