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One of the largest missing features in the old MySQL client (mysql) was the absence of any form of scripting capability. However, it is possible to use the old client to process a batch of SQL commands and there is limited support in the client for writing stored routines (procedures and functions). For those who wanted to create and use scripts for managing their databases (and server), to date there have been external tool options including the MySQL Workbench and MySQL Utilities but nothing dedicated to incorporating multiple scripting languages.
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However, if you’ve used MySQL Fabric or Utilities , using an URI for a connection will look very familiar.
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Although you can specify passwords in a URI, it is a poor security practice.
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No, really. You should read it.
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Python masters often refer to themselves in this manner. Not to be confused with the Knights who say “Ni!”.— https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_who_say_Ni
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Bell, C. (2018). The MySQL Shell. In: Introducing the MySQL 8 Document Store. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-2725-1_4
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