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Many small queries are efficient in SQLite
200 SQL statements per webpage is excessive for client/server database engines like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
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Databases & DataSystems & Performance2021
On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2021 | Many small queries are efficient in SQLite by ArtTimeInvestor | 542 | 342 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Many Small Queries Are Efficient in SQLite by tosh | 189 | 121 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Many small queries are efficient in SQLite by tosh | 87 | 80 |
| Jan 12, 2022 | Many Small Queries Are Efficient in SQLite by radus | 67 | 8 |
Cited in comments
Linked from 33 Hacker News comments by 21 different people, from Feb 2018 to Apr 2026.
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