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Nov 14, 2021 · Databases

What Happens When MySQL DROP Permission Is Revoked? A Hands‑On Exploration

After a colleague accidentally dropped a production database, we revoked DROP privileges for a MySQL user and systematically tested how this restriction impacts common operations such as renaming tables, using TRUNCATE, deleting rows, dropping objects, and recovering data via binlog, revealing surprising behaviors and practical workarounds.