Postgres Best Practices

Version 1.0.0 Supabase January 2026

This document is optimized for AI agents and LLMs. Rules are prioritized by performance impact.

Abstract

Comprehensive Postgres performance optimization guide for developers using Supabase and Postgres. Contains performance rules across 8 categories, prioritized by impact from critical (query performance, connection management) to incremental (advanced features). Each rule includes detailed explanations, incorrect vs. correct SQL examples, query plan analysis, and specific performance metrics to guide automated optimization and code generation.

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