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Join Optimization for Large Tables

MolocoHardSQL & Data Manipulation00:00
Moloco
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Welcome to your interview for the Data Analyst role at Moloco.

The question is on your right: Join Optimization for Large Tables. Take a moment with it first.

Talk your thinking through with me if you like - when you're confident, submit your answer and I'll grade it like a real screen. You have three graded attempts to score 7/10 or better.

Only Submit answer is graded - discussion is free practice.

Problem

How would you optimize a query at Moloco that involves joining a massive transaction table with a smaller user metadata table to avoid memory issues?