Recently I was asked a question: Why am I getting utf8mb4_0900_ai_ci as the default collation in MySQL 8, despite setting the server to use utf8mb4_general_ci? With the upgrade to MySQL…
In this podcast, we’ll explore the issue of duplicate indexes in MySQL; including redundant index, foreign keys, left-prefixed secondary index /w primary key, and how to tackle the issue at…
Hello, readers! I’m excited to announce the launch of my latest project: a dedicated MySQL Podcast! As a long-time MySQL enthusiast with extensive hands-on experience in database management, I understand…
In the world of database management, efficiency is key. MySQL’s change buffer is a powerful feature that helps optimize how secondary index changes are managed. The idea of introducing a…
These days MySQL consultants around me are busy assisting with MySQL 8 upgrades for those who couldn’t board the train before EoL.I was recently involved in one of the MySQL…