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Creating a New User in MySQL 8 Creating a New User in MySQL 8

In MySql 8, you may create a user that requires multiple authentication methods, uses a random password, with comments and attributes annotated with the user, and configured failed logins.
Deepak Vohra
The cost of running late The Cost of Running Late

Projects exceed their predicted schedules for many reasons. The cost consequences of some delays are obvious, but some are subtle. Knowing the expected costs of delays is vital to supporting informed decision-making.
Payson Hall
Common Table Expressions in MySQL 8 Common Table Expressions in MySQL 8

Common Table Expressions (CTEs) are a new feature in MySQL 8.0 to simplify SQL code related to result sets generated by subqueries, offering a better alternative to derived tables.
Deepak Vohra
Control the Narrative Control the Narrative

We often talk about the importance of effective communication on a project, but we often omit timing and context. Messages need to be timely if a project manager is going to guide the narrative.
Payson Hall
The New Data Dictionary in MySQL 8.0 The New Data Dictionary in MySQL 8.0

The data dictionary tables do incur some operational and upgrade differences, but the benefits outweigh the overhead.
Deepak Vohra
Perfectionist The Case for Not Being a Perfectionist

Doing your job to the best of your ability is a worthy trait. But if you aim to always be perfect, it can be exhausting—for those around you as well as yourself. It's a challenging way to live. You may want to try being a little more relaxed about how you view yourself and others. You could learn from some mistakes.