Detect and investigate query regressions with Datadog Database Monitoring
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Detect and investigate query regressions with Datadog Database Monitoring


Summary

This Datadog article highlights how to use `EXPLAIN ANALYZE` within Datadog's Database Monitoring to pinpoint the root cause of slow PostgreSQL queries. By automatically capturing and analyzing query plans, users can identify performance bottlenecks like full table scans or missing indexes directly within Datadog, eliminating the need to switch between tools. This allows for faster debugging and optimization of database performance without impacting production systems.
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