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Asked: May 23, 20262026-05-23T04:48:51+00:00 2026-05-23T04:48:51+00:00

If I have a table that has 50 columns, will it take less time

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If I have a table that has 50 columns, will it take less time to use a statement like

SELECT id,name,description FROM table

or will it be the same as if I write

SELECT * FROM table
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    2026-05-23T04:48:52+00:00Added an answer on May 23, 2026 at 4:48 am

    Always return the least number of columns possible to satisfy your needs.

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