How to optimize oracle query?

@addison 

There are several ways to optimize an Oracle query:

1. Use indexes: Indexes can significantly improve the performance of a query by allowing Oracle to quickly retrieve the data it needs. Make sure to create indexes on columns that are frequently used in queries and join conditions.
2. Use proper query syntax: Make sure to write efficient queries using proper WHERE clauses, joins, and group by statements. Avoid using unnecessary functions or expressions in the SELECT statement that can slow down the query.
3. Use hints: Oracle provides hints that can be used to instruct the optimizer on how to execute a query. Hints can be used to force a particular access path, join order, or join method.
4. Use materialized views: Materialized views can store the results of a query in a precomputed form, allowing for faster access to the data. Use materialized views for queries that are executed frequently and have complex joins or aggregations.
5. Tune the database: Make sure that your Oracle database is properly tuned for optimal performance. This includes setting appropriate memory parameters, optimizing storage layout, and tuning the optimizer settings.
6. Use parallel query execution: Oracle allows for parallel query execution, which can improve query performance by dividing the work a**** multiple processes. Use the PARALLEL hint to instruct Oracle to execute the query in parallel.
7. Use efficient data retrieval methods: Use techniques such as partitioning, subquery factoring, and query rewrite to optimize the data retrieval process.

By following these optimization techniques, you can improve the performance of your Oracle queries and reduce response times.