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The only scalable delete in Postgres is DROP TABLE
Large DELETEs add work instead of reclaiming it. Structure your database so deletion becomes DROP TABLE or TRUNCATE.
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Databases & DataSoftware Engineering2026
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | The only scalable delete in Postgres is DROP TABLE by hollylawly | 196 | 80 |
