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High Performance MySQL, 3rd Edition

High Performance MySQL, 3rd Edition

The classic guide to MySQL performance — covering query optimisation, schema design, indexing, replication, and high availability at scale.

High Performance MySQL, 4th Edition

High Performance MySQL, 4th Edition

The definitive guide to MySQL performance — covering query optimisation, indexing, replication, and scaling strategies.

MySQL 8 Query Performance Tuning

MySQL 8 Query Performance Tuning

A systematic, step-by-step method for finding and fixing slow MySQL queries — from EXPLAIN and EXPLAIN ANALYZE through the Performance Schema and sys schema.

MySQL Reference Manual

MySQL Reference Manual

Oracle's official, continuously updated documentation for MySQL Server — installation, SQL syntax, the InnoDB storage engine, replication, security, and every configuration option, covering all currently maintained MySQL versions.

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Pro MySQL

Pro MySQL

An advanced, developer-focused tour of MySQL covering transaction processing, indexing theory, query optimization, stored procedures, replication, and MySQL's internal source architecture.