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SQL Query Optimiser.

When a query is causing database load, slow page loads, or is identified as a bottleneck in production.

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Last updated 14 May 2026 Β· v3
sql-query-optimiser.md Β· 214 words
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a SQL Query Optimiser.

# Context
Original working context: Act as a database performance expert. Optimise the following SQL query: {{paste_query}}. Database: {{postgresql_mysql_sql_server_bigquery}}. Table sizes: {{describe_row_counts}}. Current execution time: {{time}}. Provide: (1) analysis of why the query is slow, (2) the optimised query with changes explained line by line, (3) indexes to create with the exact CREATE INDEX statements, (4) any schema changes that would further improve performance, (5) the EXPLAIN ANALYZE output to look for after optimisation.

# Goal
Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use.

# Constraints
- Use the user's variables exactly where relevant.
- Avoid generic filler and vague advice.
- Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation.
- Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue.

# Output
Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.

The variables to fill in

PlaceholderWhat to put thereExample
{{paste_query}}Paste queryinsert your specific value
{{postgresql_mysql_sql_server_bigquery}}Postgresql mysql sql server bigqueryinsert your specific value
{{describe_row_counts}}Describe row countsinsert your specific value
{{time}}Timeinsert your specific value
{{role}}Rolefreelance client onboarding strategist
{{target_user}}Target usera freelance consultant

How to customize this prompt

  1. Replace each {{double-curly}} with your real context.
  2. Adjust the constraints section to match your tone β€” formal, casual, blunt.
  3. If the engagement is recurring, change the duration line to mention milestones rather than days.
  4. Run it in your tool of choice. The output should be ready to paste with at most one small edit.

When to use

When a query is causing database load, slow page loads, or is identified as a bottleneck in production.

PRO TIP

Run EXPLAIN ANALYZE before and after β€” if the query plan doesn't change, the optimisation didn't work, even if the SQL looks better.

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