[ ] Create "friendly"/"readable" names for bonus geographies so each row has a unique name.
[ ] Create a new table index (via a UNIQUE constraint) on the name column.
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If you find the query is taking an unexpectedly long time, first ensure the database columns being queried are properly indexed.
Consider implementing a "minimum character" rule, where the Autocomplete search doesn't trigger until at least 2 or 3 characters are typed. This reduces unnecessary queries.
Use debouncing in the frontend to reduce the frequency of server calls. This means waiting until the user has stopped typing for a set period (e.g., 300ms) before firing the query.
If you're using an ORM like Django's ORM or SQLAlchemy, inspect the actual SQL being generated to ensure it's optimized.
Consider caching frequent queries or using a dedicated search engine like Elasticsearch or Apache Solr if your application relies heavily on text searches.
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