Why is a fast hash table important for optimal SQL performance? We answer this question and explain how the QuestDB team designed FastMap, our hash table specialized for SQL execution.

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Learn about the importance of hash tables in databases, how QuestDB's FastMap works, and the benefits of using it for SQL execution.

Building a faster hash table for high performance SQL joins