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Before the Index, Before the Schema: MySQL Makes Three Promises

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Before the Index, Before the Schema: MySQL Makes Three Promises

Most people, when asked what a database does, say something like: “it stores data.” That’s like saying a restaurant “stores food.” Technically true. Completely misses the point.

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