Difference between GIN and GiST indexes and when to choose each?

Senior PostgreSQL

Answer

GIN is optimized for discrete values like arrays and JSONB. GiST supports flexible structures like geospatial or range types. GIN is fast for reads; GiST handles approximate matching.

Want to bookmark, take notes, or join discussions?

Sign in to access all features and personalize your learning experience.

Sign In Create Account

Source: SugharaIQ

Ready to level up? Start Practice