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Deadly Sins Using MySQL and PHP

Arjen Lentz (Open Query)
2:50pm - 3:35pm Thursday, 04/17/2008
Performance Tuning and Benchmarks, PHP and MySQL
 Location: Ballroom A

So many things just seem like a good idea, or make perfect sense at the time…but they are so utterly bad in the long run—issues of bad design, bad queries, bad tuning. MySQL has many features, and some are often abused for what Lentz would call evil purposes. Perhaps you can think of some yourself? Other issues are that old relational database “rules” do not always apply in 2004. But people just remember the rule, not the reason.

This talk covers a wide range of “no-no’s.” We will discuss them, and look at better solutions using very short, simple, and specific cases as examples. You may wish to take notes! The title was to get your attention, but Lentz promises to keep it lighthearted.

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Arjen Lentz

Open Query

Arjen initially started with programming, but has since branched out to other stuff that blends geekness with more human interaction.

Arjen was employee #25 at MySQL AB (2001-2007), dealing with Documentation, Community Relations, Training, Support, licensing, and acting as program chair for the 2005 and 2006 MySQL Users Conferences. He also co-authored the 2nd edition of O’Reilly’s popular “High Performance MySQL” book.

After taking time off in mid 2007 Arjen founded Open Query, delivering affordable remote and on-site MySQL consulting, as well as MySQL training days.

Outside work Arjen dabbles in organic gardening and explores the RepRap.

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