My rule of thumb is if it's a 1:1 relationship, use a join. If it's 1:M, separat... | Hacker News

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valiant55 on Aug 16, 2025 | parent | context | favorite | on: Good system design

My rule of thumb is if it's a 1:1 relationship, use a join. If it's 1:M, separate queries.

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