How to Get "Total Data Scanned" for a Redshift Query via the Data API
Problem You can see "data scanned" metrics for queries in the Redshift console, but you need to access these numbers programmatically from Lambda functions, ETL jobs, or CI/CD pipelines that use the Redshift Data API. Without programmatic access to s...
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Anik Sikder
Turning bugs into features since forever
This is a super valuable breakdown for anyone working with Redshift at scale. You’ve clearly highlighted a real gap scan metrics are critical for cost and performance control, and not having programmatic access is a blocker. The step-by-step guide makes it actionable, and the emphasis on Redshift Serverless billing ties it directly to real-world impact. Definitely something teams should implement if they care about efficiency and budget.