Architecture Digest
Feb 26, 2021 · Databases
Adding a Column to a Massive MySQL Table Safely
This article explains practical strategies for adding a new column to a MySQL table with tens of millions of rows, including creating a temporary table, copying data, renaming tables, and alternative replica‑based or third‑party methods to avoid long locks and potential crashes.
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