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Partition two largest tables

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Rust
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Description

We may want to investigate partitioning client_reports and report_aggregations to split up the work the autovacuum workers have to do.

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Research direction

Start by investigating the client_reports and report_aggregations tables and the autovacuum workers that process them. Determine whether partitioning is appropriate, what partition scheme would reduce the work, and what evidence would show the investigation is complete; the issue does not name files or tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
postgresql
Domain
databases, performance
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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