MySQL vs PostgreSQL: Which Open-Source Database is right for you?

When I joined a growing startup company as a backend developer, we were at crossroads choosing between MySQL and PostgreSQL...

A Beginners Guide To MySQL Replication Part 6: Security Considerations in MySQL Replication

Protecting and controlling access to your data against unauthorized person(s) is crucial in any organization. Unauthorized entry or modification of...

A Beginners Guide to MySQL Replication Part 5: Group Replication

 MySQL Group replication is a remarkable feature introduced in MySQL 5.7 as a plugin. This technology allows you to create...

A Beginners Guide to MySQL Replication Part 4: Using GTID-based Replication

Welcome back to another replication series! As a quick reminder, we explored various methods of using MySQL’s replication capabilities in...

A Beginners Guide to MySQL Replication Part 3: Multi-Source Replication

 Welcome back to the world of MySQL Replication! If you’ve been following this series, thank you for your support! And...

A Beginners Guide To MySQL Replication Part 2: Configuring Source and Replica Servers

 In the first part of this series, we spoke about MySQL Replication, the different types, replication formats, benefits, and downsides,...

A Beginners Guide to MySQL Replication Part 1: Introduction to MySQL Replication

 MySQL Replication is a process where data from one MySQL database known as the source (formerly called “master”) is copied...