Books

Essential reading for MySQL database administrators, developers, and architects — from beginner guides to deep-dive references.

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.

Baron Schwartz, Peter Zaitsev, Vadim Tkachenko 2012
High Performance MySQL, 4th Edition

High Performance MySQL, 4th Edition

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

Silvia Botros, Jeremy Tinley 2021
Learning MySQL, 2nd Edition

Learning MySQL, 2nd Edition

A hands-on introduction to MySQL for beginners — covers installation, queries, and basic administration.

Vinicius M. Grippa, Sergey Kuzmichev 2021
MySQL and JSON: A Practical Programming Guide

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.

David Stokes 2018
MySQL Cookbook, 4th Edition

MySQL Cookbook, 4th Edition

Practical recipes for solving common MySQL problems — from data manipulation to stored procedures and replication.

Sveta Smirnova, Alkin Tezuysal 2022