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The document provides a comprehensive overview of MySQL, an open-source relational database management system used for managing structured data. It covers key features, differences from other databases, basic SQL commands for database operations, and best practices for security and performance optimization. Additionally, it addresses concepts such as transactions, indexing, and user management.

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MySQL Interview Questions Answers Yogesh Sabale

The document provides a comprehensive overview of MySQL, an open-source relational database management system used for managing structured data. It covers key features, differences from other databases, basic SQL commands for database operations, and best practices for security and performance optimization. Additionally, it addresses concepts such as transactions, indexing, and user management.

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MySQL Interview Questions & Answers - Yogesh Punaji Sabale

What is MySQL, and why is it used?


MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) used to store,
retrieve, and manage structured data. It is widely used in web applications for handling large
datasets efficiently.

What are the key features of MySQL?


Relational Database Management, Scalability, Security, Performance Optimization.

What is the difference between MySQL and other databases like MSSQL and MongoDB?
MySQL is relational and structured, MSSQL is Microsoft-based, and MongoDB is NoSQL
document-based.

How do you create a database in MySQL?


CREATE DATABASE my_database;

How do you create a table in MySQL?


CREATE TABLE users (id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY, name VARCHAR(100), email
VARCHAR(100) UNIQUE);

What is the difference between CHAR and VARCHAR in MySQL?


CHAR is fixed-length storage, while VARCHAR is variable-length storage.

What are the different types of SQL joins?


INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, FULL JOIN. Used to combine data from multiple tables.

How do you insert data into a table?


INSERT INTO users (name, email) VALUES ('John Doe', 'john@example.com');

How do you update data in MySQL?


UPDATE users SET email = 'newemail@example.com' WHERE id = 1;

How do you delete data from a table?


DELETE FROM users WHERE id = 1;

What is a transaction in MySQL, and why is it important?


A transaction is a sequence of SQL queries executed as a single unit. Ensures data consistency
using COMMIT and ROLLBACK.

What is indexing in MySQL, and why is it used?


Indexing improves query performance by reducing search time. Example: CREATE INDEX
idx_email ON users(email);

What is the difference between clustered and non-clustered indexes?


Clustered indexes determine the physical order of data, while non-clustered indexes store pointers
to data locations.

How can you optimize slow queries in MySQL?


Use EXPLAIN to analyze queries, add indexes, avoid SELECT *.

What is the difference between PRIMARY KEY and FOREIGN KEY?


PRIMARY KEY uniquely identifies rows, while FOREIGN KEY establishes relationships between
tables.

How do you create a user and grant privileges in MySQL?


CREATE USER 'new_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password'; GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON
my_database.* TO 'new_user'@'localhost';

How do you back up a MySQL database?


Use mysqldump command: mysqldump -u root -p my_database > backup.sql

How do you prevent SQL injection in MySQL?


Use prepared statements instead of direct SQL queries to prevent injection attacks.

Why did you choose MySQL for backend development?


MySQL is fast, scalable, secure, and supports complex queries and indexing.

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