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Planet MySQL
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Planet MySQL - https://planet.mysql.com
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MySQL Basics: Trust the Process—Mastering Transactions Step by Step
Discover how to use transactions in MySQL to keep your data safe and organized—just like a diligent librarian! This beginner-friendly post explains what transactions are, why they matter, and how to use them with easy library metaphors, clear SQL examples, and essential tips for database reliability.
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Practical Data Masking in Percona Server for MySQL 8.4
Data masking lets you hide sensitive fields (emails, credit-card numbers, job titles, etc.) while keeping data realistic for reporting, support, or testing. It is particularly useful when you collaborate with external entities and need to share your data for development reasons. You also need to protect your data and keep your customers’ privacy safe. Last […]
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MySQL 9.5 – Thank you for your contributions!
MySQL 9.5 has been released, here is a list of the contributions we included in it. Thank you to all contributors!
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MySQL 9.5 – Thank you for your contributions!
On October 10th, 2025, we released MySQL 9.5, the latest Innovation Release. As usual, we released bug fixes for 8.0 and 8.4 LTS, but this post focuses on the newest release. In this release, we can see contributions related to Connector J and Connector Net, as well as to different server categories. Connector / J […]
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MySQL Basics: The Inside Track—Speeding Up Searches with Indexes
Unlock the secret to faster data searches with indexes! This post introduces beginners to the power of indexes in MySQL, using friendly library metaphors and simple SQL examples. Learn how—and why—to create indexes, understand their impact, and keep your growing database running at page-turning speed.
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