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True Alphanumeric / natural sorting in MySQL – why is the answer always recursion?

True Alphanumeric / natural sorting in MySQL – why is the answer always recursion?

Yesterday I attempted to solve alphanumeric sorting in MySQL and failed. (read that article here) I did get close though and had the right concept, just wrong execution. Today, I woke up and had an epiphany...recursion. The problem with recursion is that you have to understand recursion to be able to do recursion...and I don't understand recursion enough to do recursion in MySQL. However with a bit of Chat Gippity back and forth (by which I mean getting it to write what I asked for, getting back about 25% of what I asked for, fixing it and feeding it into…
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SQL ain’t that Scary

SQL ain’t that Scary

Introduction The Stack overflow developer survey ranks SQL as one of the highly desired and admired programming languages. 2024-Rank *What is SQL? * SQL stands for Structured Query Language MYSQL MySQL is a powerful database management system that can be used to store and manage data for a wide variety of applications. It is widely used in web development, e-commerce, and other applications where data needs to be stored and retrieved quickly and efficiently. Other databases similar to MySQL PostgreSQL SQLite MariaDB Oracle Why use MySQL? Open source and free to use Fast and reliable Scalable and flexible and so…
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3 things to consider migrating WordPress database from local to production

3 things to consider migrating WordPress database from local to production

Migrating a database from local environment to production server can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be. In this guide, I'll walk through the key points you need to consider ensuring a smooth migration process. Key Considerations for Database Migration 1. Scheme (Protocol)Example: http or https 2. Domain NameLocal examples: localhost, localhost/wordpress, wordpress.testProduction example: acme.com 3. URLs in the WordPress Database 1. Scheme (Protocol) This is fairly simple. When developing locally, we often start with http, but as the project progresses or when we prepare for production, we might switch to https. The key is…
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Migrating from MySQL to PostgreSQL

Migrating from MySQL to PostgreSQL

Migrating a database from MySQL to Postgres is a challenging process. While MySQL and Postgres do a similar job, there are some fundamental differences between them and those differences can create issues that need addressing for the migration to be successful. Where to start? Pg Loader is a tool that can be used to move your data to PostgreSQL, however, it's not perfect, but can work well in some cases. It's worth looking at to see if it's the direction you want to go. Another approach to take is to create custom scripts. Custom scripts offer greater flexibility and scope…
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How to Build a MySQL Admin Panel (Fast & Easy)

How to Build a MySQL Admin Panel (Fast & Easy)

How to Build a MySQL Admin Panel (4 Easy Steps) In this guide, we will walk you through the four steps required to build a MySQL admin panel: Creating a New Application with Five: Get started by setting up a new application in the Five environment. Setting Up a MySQL Database: Design and create tables and fields for your MySQL database, defining both data and display types. Developing Forms: Build user-friendly forms to enable CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on your MySQL database. Deploying the Application: Easily launch your admin panel to the cloud. By following these steps, you'll…
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Free Database Hosting

Free Database Hosting

When it comes to free database hosting, several providers offer robust solutions across various database systems including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. Here are some of the top options available in 2024: 1. MySQL Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Features: GCP offers a free tier that includes the Cloud SQL service for MySQL. Users can manage and maintain their MySQL databases with automatic backups, updates, and scaling. Free Tier Limits: GCP’s free tier provides a small instance with 30GB of HDD storage and 1GB of RAM per month. Pros: High availability, seamless integration with other Google Cloud services, and robust security…
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