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MySQL Tutorial Topics

Basics

Introduction to MySQL

  • What is MySQL?
  • Installing and setting up MySQL
  • Connecting to MySQL server

Database Fundamentals

  • Creating databases and tables
  • Basic SQL commands
  • Data types in MySQL

Basic SQL Queries

  • Simple SELECT statements
  • Filtering with WHERE clause
  • Sorting and limiting data

Intermediate

Advanced SQL Queries

  • Joining tables (INNER, LEFT, RIGHT JOIN)
  • Subqueries and nested queries
  • Aggregate functions and GROUP BY

Database Design

  • Normalization and denormalization
  • Primary keys and foreign keys
  • Indexing and ER diagrams

Stored Procedures and Triggers

  • Creating stored procedures and functions
  • Creating and managing triggers
  • Automating tasks with scheduled events

Advanced

Performance Optimization

  • Query optimization techniques
  • Index optimization
  • Execution plans and caching strategies

Security

  • User management and permissions
  • Securing connections with SSL
  • Backup and recovery strategies

Advanced Topics

  • Replication and clustering
  • JSON data type and full-text search
  • Working with large datasets