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Efficient MySQL Performance
Efficient MySQL Performance distills 20 years of MySQL expertise into 344 pages. Written for software developers, not DBAs, it's easy to digest even if you're new to MySQL.
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
The definitive guide to MySQL performance — covering query optimisation, indexing, replication, and scaling strategies.
Learning MySQL, 2nd Edition
A hands-on introduction to MySQL for beginners — covers installation, queries, and basic administration.
More SQL Antipatterns (SQL Antipatterns, Volume 2)
Avoid Common but Deadly Mistakes of Database Optimization
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 and JSON: A Practical Programming Guide
A practical guide to using MySQL's JSON data type and functions — covering storage, querying, indexing, and integration with application development.
MySQL Concurrency
A guide to locking and transactions in MySQL — row and gap locks, metadata locks, isolation levels, and how to diagnose lock contention and deadlocks with the Performance and Information Schemas.
MySQL Cookbook, 4th Edition
Practical recipes for solving common MySQL problems — from data manipulation to stored procedures and replication.
MySQL Crash Course
A hands-on introduction to relational database development with MySQL, covering SQL fundamentals through stored procedures, triggers, and events in three guided projects.
MySQL Implementation Associate (Oracle, 1Z0-922)
Oracle's official MySQL certification exam (1Z0-922), validating skills in installing, configuring, securing, and managing MySQL — including high availability, replication, backup/restore, and basic HeatWave knowledge.
Percona MySQL DBA Training
Instructor-led and self-paced training for MySQL DBAs covering administration, performance tuning, and high availability.
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.
SQL Antipatterns, Volume 1
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Database Programming