class CQL::Index

Reference < Object

The CQL::Index class represents an index on a table. Indexes are used to optimize query performance by providing faster access to data. This class provides methods for defining the columns that make up the index and specifying whether the index is unique.

Example: Creating an Index

Constructors

def new(table : Table, columns : Array(Symbol), unique : Bool = false)

Creates a new index on the specified table.

• @param table [Table] The table on which the index is created.

• @param columns [Array(Symbol)] The columns that make up the index.

• @param unique [Bool] Whether the index should enforce uniqueness (default: false).

• @return [Index] The created index object.

Example:

Methods

def unique

Specifies whether the index is unique.

• @return [Bool] true if the index is unique, false otherwise.

Example:

def generate_name

Generates a name for the index based on the table and columns.

• @return [String] The generated index name.

Example: