# Extraneous Fetching

Extraneous fetching in system design refers to the practice of retrieving more data than is needed for a specific task or operation. This can occur when a system is not optimized for the specific workload or when the system is not properly designed to handle the data requirements.

Extraneous fetching can lead to a number of issues, such as:

- Performance degradation
- Increased resource utilization
- Increased network traffic
- Poor user experience

Visit the following links to learn more:

- [@article@Extraneous Fetching antipattern](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/antipatterns/extraneous-fetching/)