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Exploring SQL's HAVING Clause for Advanced Filtering

When delving into SQL, mastering the HAVING clause alongside the GROUP BY statement becomes crucial for nuanced data manipulation. This feature empowers users to refine result sets post-grouping, particularly handy when dealing with aggregate functio...

Den W. · 2 weeks ago · 22

dbForge Studio for MySQL: Why I Switched to This Easy, All-Rounder GUI Tool

Learning MySQL introduced me to the command line interface and MySQL Workbench. While I find these tools enough for most tasks, I feel that my productivity is not good enough. So, I looked for another GUI tool and found dbForge Studio for MySQL. To m...

Edwin Sanchez · 29 August 2022 · 188

What is SQL Server: pros and cons of using

Databases are repositories that contain large amounts of information. You can send requests, receive information from them using DBMS - control systems. A popular DBMS developed by Microsoft is SQL Server. This program is available in several edition...

Alex · 27 July 2022 · 194

Best Free Database Management Software For Windows & Mac

A database refers to an electronic method of storing and organizing data. There are various types of databases, such as relational databases, hierarchical databases, object databases, network databases, graph databases, document databases, ER databas...

Alex · 1 year ago · 309

Database Weekly Digest. September 11, 2020

The CMU Database of Databases — An online encyclopedia of 714 (and counting) database systems, thanks to Carnegie Mellon University. We might have to spend some time going through this! It includes a leaderboard showing the most...

Alex · 11 September 2020 · 108

The Worst Typo I Ever Made

The “onosecond” is the second after you make a terrible mistake. The second when you realise what you just did and that there’s nothing you can do about it, the second when all the now-inevitable consequences flash through your mi...

Den W. · 01 June 2020 · 263

TOP 10 IDEs for SQL Database Management & Administration [2024]

Modern organizations heavily rely on databases, with SQL databases being the predominant option. Daily workflows involve numerous database-related tasks, which database specialists must handle using specialized tools. Typically, it requires not just...

John Fuller · 3 days ago · 1

How to Remove Duplicate Rows in MySQL

Can it happen that the data stored in databases include identical records? Yes, it happens frequently. However, having duplicate records in databases is a scenario that should be avoided. Duplicates pose an ongoing risk to the data consistency and th...

John Fuller · 6 days ago · 1

How to Show Indexes in MySQL Tables & Database

Managing data from small or large databases is a daily task of database administrators and developers. Frequently, they need to search for specific data processing thousands of rows. This can be complicated with large databases and may lead to potent...

John Fuller · 1 week ago · 1

MySQL Temporary Tables

Temporary tables in MySQL are a special feature that allows users to store and manipulate temporary data within a specific session, thereby simplifying complex queries. It is a fast and convenient way to handle data without cluttering the database or...

John Fuller · 1 week ago · 1

Best alternative to SQLyog

SQLyog and dbForge Studio for MySQL are both viable solutions for database developers and administrators, with lots of nifty features hidden under clean user interfaces. But where SQLyog is a solid mid-tier player, dbForge Studio takes the art of dat...

John Fuller · 2 weeks ago · 1

How to Install Windows on a Mac With Parallels and Run dbForge Edge

dbForge Edge is an expansive solution that covers a huge number of database-related tasks across multiple database systems and cloud services, including MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, and PostgreSQL. And though dbForge Ed...

John Fuller · 28 March · 1

Export MySQL data to CSV: Comprehensive tutorial & best practices

CSV is one of the most versatile data formats that is widely used to exchange structured data between different applications. The convenience of CSV lies in simplicity. CSV files contain plain text that can be opened by any text editing app, such as...

John Fuller · 25 March · 1

How to Change a Column Type in MySQL

MySQL is well-known among other relational database management systems for its robustness and versatility. A fundamental aspect of its architecture lies in the meticulous handling of data types within columns, a crucial element determining the nature...

John Fuller · 20 March · 1

How to import text files to MySQL/MariaDB databases

Data import is one of the basic yet important operations in database management. What you need here is a selection of formats to choose from, flexible settings for each format, and a handy GUI tool that will help you make the process smooth and effic...

John Fuller · 18 March · 1

Connect to RDS MySQL 101: Your Easy Guide on How to Banish Glitches

Have you ever been stuck in MySQL connectivity chaos? Wondering how to connect to RDS MySQL without summoning gremlins? Fret not – you’re not alone. In the realm of database setup, glitches can be as stubborn as a cat refusing to leave a...

John Fuller · 15 March · 1