PHP UK Conference 2018 - Dave Stokes - MySQL 8 -- A New Beginning

This talk covers the major redesign of MySQL 8, which introduces a true data dictionary, enabling the management of millions of tables within a schema without the reliance on .frm or MYI files. The speaker discusses new features such as windowing functions, common table expressions, multi-plane character support to accommodate emojis, user roles, enhanced JSON functions, and significant improvements to the optimizer. Attendees will also learn about the evolution of MySQL versions 6 and 7, and how these changes contribute to a better overall user experience.