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  1. Creating an index helps Oracle optimize query plans by using the indexed fields in the search criteria, thus avoiding a full table scan.<\/li>\n
  2. Write efficient SQL statements: Avoid using wildcard queries and try to use specific conditions to restrict the data range, reducing the possibility of full table scans.<\/li>\n
  3. Using partitioning: dividing the table according to a specific field can reduce the cost of full table scans by only scanning specific partitions during queries.<\/li>\n
  4. Using HINT hints in SQL statements can guide the optimizer to choose a more appropriate execution plan, avoiding full table scans.<\/li>\n
  5. Regularly gathering statistical information: By collecting statistics from tables regularly, it can help the optimizer more accurately estimate the cost of queries, select a more appropriate execution plan, and avoid full table scans.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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