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In PostgreSQL, what is the primary impact of a CTE being materialized during query execution?

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PostgreSQL - Common Table Expressions
In PostgreSQL, what is the primary impact of a CTE being materialized during query execution?
AThe CTE is always inlined into the main query for optimization
BThe CTE result is computed once and stored temporarily for reuse
CThe CTE is ignored if not referenced in the main query
DThe CTE result is permanently saved in the database
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand materialization

    Materialization means the CTE's result is computed and stored temporarily.
  2. Step 2: Effect on execution

    This allows reuse of the CTE result without recomputing it multiple times.
  3. Final Answer:

    The CTE result is computed once and stored temporarily for reuse -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    Materialized CTEs store intermediate results [OK]
Quick Trick: Materialized CTEs cache results for reuse [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming materialized CTEs are always inlined
  • Thinking materialized CTEs persist permanently
  • Believing unused CTEs affect execution

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