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# [When an Index Isn’t Enough!!](https://patchmonkey.hashnode.dev/when-an-index-isnt-enough?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Welcome to Patch Monkey! If you’re reading this, you’ve probably hit that classic moment:"Why is my query so slow even after I added an index?"Let’s break down how I hit that wall, why “just index it” didn’t work, and the little tweak that made every...

Aug 6, 2025 · 3 min read · patchmonkey.hashnode.dev  
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I love taking things from O → 1: designing, building, and selling products. WWDC '17 Scholar. Found security bugs in Apple, Google, Meta, and more.

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