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🔎 Using EXPLAIN to Analyze Query Performance

Use the EXPLAIN statement to get insight into how MySQL executes your queries. This helps you identify table scans, index usage, and join strategies. By reviewing the output, you can adjust indexes or rewrite queries for better performance.

EXPLAIN SELECT orders.id, customers.name
FROM orders
JOIN customers ON orders.customer_id = customers.id
WHERE orders.created_at > '2023-01-01';