Aisha Bukar

Aisha is a skilled software engineer with a passion for demystifying complex technical concepts. She firmly believes in the power of technology to transform lives and aims to share this knowledge with as many people as possible. With 7 years of experience studying technical concepts and a background in computer science, she has become an expert at breaking down complex ideas and making them accessible to everyone.

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08 August 2023
08 August 2023

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 our previous discussions. Initially, we employed the traditional binary-log-based replication approach to set up our replication servers. This involved tracking the binary log file and its positions to facilitate replication. In this article, we will … Read more
10 April 2023
10 April 2023

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, as well as a brief introduction to the requirements needed for setting up MySQL Replication. To ensure we stay on track with our intended topic, it’s important to have certain prerequisites in place before we … Read more
30 March 2023
30 March 2023

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 over to one or more other databases called replicas (formerly called “slaves”). Think of this like having a backup buddy that is always in sync and up to date, giving you peace of mind. It’s … Read more