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In Bigtable, why is it recommended to design row keys that group related data together?

easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
GCP - Cloud Firestore and Bigtable
In Bigtable, why is it recommended to design row keys that group related data together?
ATo increase the number of tablets
BTo reduce the size of each cell
CTo improve scan efficiency by reducing disk seeks
DTo enable automatic backups
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand row key grouping effect

    Grouping related data in row keys keeps related rows close physically.
  2. Step 2: Recognize scan efficiency

    This reduces disk seeks during scans, making queries faster.
  3. Final Answer:

    To improve scan efficiency by reducing disk seeks -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    Row key grouping = B [OK]
Quick Trick: Group related data in keys for faster scans [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing grouping with increasing tablet count
  • Thinking grouping affects cell size
  • Assuming grouping triggers backups

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