Should the number of created index structures be considered when designing a database?

Yes, when designing a database, it is important to consider the number of index structures created. Indexes speed up search and data retrieval operations, but they also increase the time for inserting, updating, and deleting records, and require additional disk space.

Creating too many indexes can lead to decreased write performance and increased storage costs. Therefore, it is necessary to balance the number and type of indexes based on the requirements for read and write speed, as well as the nature of the queries to the database.

For example, for a table with frequent insert and update operations, it is advisable to limit the number of indexes, leaving only the most necessary ones for commonly used queries.