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If you never set, forgot, or change your MySQL password, you’re in luck. This article walks you through these steps, so you’ll never be at a loss for that database root user password. You may have ...

MySQL and PostgreSQL are two of the most used open source SQL databases, and both fulfill the role of a general-purpose database well. How do you choose which one to use for a project? Let's look at ...

On Wednesday, we launched a new way for us to answer your questions. Our Explain It to Me franchise will include a weekly podcast, weekly newsletter, and regular videos that all focus on what our ...

Last month, I met my friend for coffee, where I was introduced to a popular term used in the world of HR: frequent applier. My friend, let’s call her Joy, is the head of hiring at a DC-based ...

MySQL Workbench comes with a Visual Explain feature that is written in Python using Cairo. This project simply extracts that code and provides a minimalist CLI for it. Since Cairo supports both PNG ...

On July 1st, Oracle announced the release of MySQL 8.0.38, the initial update for the 8.4 Long Term Support (LTS) series, and the inaugural MySQL 9.0 release. The Innovation release introduces new ...

This article is part of a special report on the total solar eclipse that will be visible from parts of the U.S., Mexico and Canada on April 8, 2024. On April 8, 2024, a broad swath of North ...

In database management, optimizing MySQL queries is not just a best practice—it’s necessary for achieving high performance and resource efficiency. The MySQL EXPLAIN statement is one of the most ...