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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

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 · 2 weeks 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 · 2 weeks 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 · 3 weeks ago · 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

How to import Google Sheets to MySQL or MariaDB

Effective data export and import form the backbone of robust database management. Whether you are creating regular backups for data security or facilitating seamless database migration to a new server, the import process plays a pivotal role. Additio...

John Fuller · 07 March · 1

MySQL UPSERT: Comprehensive Examples and Use Cases

Storing data in databases inherently requires regular updates. This process involves adding new data and replacing outdated information. While numerous challenges are associated with updating data in databases, this article will concentrate on a spec...

John Fuller · 03 January · 7