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count() on a prefetched relation is free. filter() costs a query per row.

Twelve queries where you expected two, in a loop that looks like somebody already optimised it. Second of two posts from the same afternoon.

  • Prefetching related objects can optimize queries by loading data in a single query.
  • Using .filter() on a prefetched relation can lead to additional queries per row.
  • Moving the condition into the prefetch can reduce queries to just two.

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How long has it been since you last wrote code?

Since 2026, I’ve barely written any code. AI has moved so fast that I haven’t even had time to adjust before it already reshaped the way I work. Just last year, I was still writing code by hand.

  • Author hasn't written code since 2026 due to rapid AI advancements
  • AI now handles tasks like understanding logic, writing, and testing code
  • Chrome extension "meelang" developed using AI from creation to operations

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Bank of Korea flags chipmaker-linked derivatives

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has called for closer scrutiny of overseas derivatives linked to South Korean semiconductor stocks, warning that the rapid expansion of leveraged products could intensify…

  • Bank of Korea warns of market volatility from overseas derivatives linked to semiconductor stocks.
  • Situational Awareness hedge fund used up to four times leverage in Korean chipmaker positions.
  • BlackRock's Korea ETF saw $2.8bn inflow in July, highlighting surge in investor interest.

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Yossi Sagol enters nuclear energy: Invests in ARCVIA

The company develops small modular nuclear power plants (SMRs) in the US. The investment comes amid a surge in demand for continuous electricity for data centers.

  • Yossi Sagol invests in ARCVIA, a small modular nuclear power company
  • ARCVIA founded in 2025 by former executives Itamar Serussi and Yonatan Raskin
  • Investment aligns with US nuclear energy resurgence driven by tech demand

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Punjab Suspends Glycosting Injection Supply

Punjab’s health authorities have ordered an immediate halt to the release, distribution, and supply of a batch of Glycosting injection … Read More The post Punjab Suspends Glycosting Injection Supply appeared first on ProPakistani .

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Grab rolls out new car marketplace offering new and pre-owned vehicles

More than 40 cars are listed on the platform currently Car shoppers in Singapore now have a fresh option to browse new and used vehicles, following the launch of Grab’s online car marketplace on Sep…

  • Grab launches new car marketplace in Singapore on September 9
  • Platform features over 40 listings of new and pre-owned vehicles
  • Dealers and Grab's car rental arm supply vehicles to marketplace

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KKR swoops on AIM construction software firm for £208m

Private equity giant KKR has struck a deal to buy an AIM-listed construction software company in the latest of a wave of takeovers on the London Stock Exchange this year. In partnership with venture capital firm Accel, KKR has snapped up Eleco for £207.6m in a deal backed by the company’s board. Shareholders are in [...]

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Nongshim’s Shin Ramyun and aespa Hit 100 Million YouTube Views in Two Weeks

Nongshim’s second global advertising campaign for Shin Ramyun, featuring global ambassador aespa, has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube just two weeks after its release, highlighting the growing…

  • Nongshim's Shin Ramyun campaign with aespa surpassed 100 million YouTube views in two weeks.
  • Campaign's success attributed to aespa's eating scenes and global-friendly production.

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CPython Officially Adds RISC-V Support As a Tier 3 Platform

The Python core development team has officially recognized RISC-V as a Tier 3 platform in CPython, following extensive community collaboration on its implementation.

  • CPython adds RISC-V support as Tier 3 platform
  • RISE Project provided hardware for testing
  • Core contributors seek developer feedback

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Infinix Launches Genie Badge Accessory In Malaysia; Priced At RM249

Infinix has primarily focused on developing and releasing its own range of smartphones, tablets, and earphones. It has also ventured into accessories such as smartwatches, but the launch of its new Genie Badge in Malaysia marks a first for the company, as it is unlike any accessory Infinix has released before.

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