Database Indexing Explained
Database indexes use B-tree structures maintaining sorted pointers to rows. Like book indexes, they enable fast lookups without scanning entire tables.
January 2026
December 2025
Constraints That Govern Systems
Understand how constraints shape system behavior, why identifying binding constraints matters, and how to work with rather than against them.
November 2025
Why Optimization Fails in Complex Systems
Understand why optimizing individual parts often degrades overall system performance, and when optimization helps versus hurts.