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An index is a data structure that improves the speed of data retrieval operations on a table. It acts as a lookup mechanism that allows the database management system (DBMS) to quickly find specific rows in a table based on the values in one or more columns. Essentially, an index provides a way to efficiently access data without having to scan the entire table. |
Here are the key characteristics and concepts related to indexes in databases:
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