Horizontal partitioning

Horizontal partitioning is a database design technique where a large table is divided into smaller, more manageable pieces, known as partitions. Each partition contains a subset of the data, typically based on specific criteria like date ranges or geographic locations. This approach improves performance and efficiency by allowing queries to target only the relevant partitions, making data retrieval faster. Essentially, it’s like organizing a large library by separating books into different sections, making it easier to find what you need without searching through the entire collection.