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As a database expert myself, I found the book perfect for both junior database admins looking to build foundational knowledge and experienced DBAs seeking fresh insights. There’s a piece of wisdom for everyone, and every developer or database admin should have it in their book collection.
This cornerstone book is a must-read for anyone serious about mastering MySQL performance, securing their database, and protecting it against malicious users.
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Overall, "Hacking MySQL" is a must-have for anyone serious about mastering MySQL. Vileikis' expertise shines through in every chapter, making this book an indispensable guide for optimizing and securing MySQL databases. Highly recommended!
<...> A great resource for a generalist that needs to get things done and start the journey that is MySQL mastery. <...>
<...> This book presents some concepts of MySQL databases, making it an introduction for beginners. <...> While some topics are slightly outdated—such as MyISAM and MySQL 5.7—it still provides valuable insights, especially for those new to MySQL. The author’s background in development is evident, particularly in the well-explained sections on queries and indexes. <...> Overall, while not the most up-to-date resource, this book is still a valuable reference that I keep on my shelf.
<...> The book has a wonderful mix of mixing both technical explanations (especially for configurations which I always get lost in) and conceptual topics especially in the Big Data domain. If you are a developer striving to upskill in backend development this will book will guide you through using MySQL properly has a developer and I dare say prepare you for other RDBMSs.