My closing presentation at the dedicated MySQL track at ODTUG Kaleidoscope 2010 discussed various techniques and best practices for improving the ROI of developer resources using MySQL. Included in the sections on Design, Security, Development, Testing, Implementation, Instrumentation and Support were also a number of horror stories of not what to do, combined with practical examples of improving productivity.
The following are my slides that I presented at ODTUG Kaleidoscope 2010. This presentation talks about the MySQL defaults including a non-transactional state, silent data truncations, date management, and transaction isolation options. These are all critical for data integrity and consistency. I also cover in-depth topics including SQL_MODE, character sets and collations.
Today I received notice that next week’s Velocity conference is at maximum capacity. With just under 2 weeks before the start of ODTUG Kaleidoscope in Washington DC we still have room for late registrations. There is 4 days of MySQL content, free events and also a Sunday Symposium that includes talks on performance and high availability.
Contact any of the MySQL speakers directly and you can receive a special 50% discount code. This is only for MySQL attendees.
If you live in the DC area and only want the FREE option then come along and join use on Monday night for a free session and reception.
ODTUG Kaleidoscope 2010
July 27 – July 1
Marriott Wardman Part Hotel
2660 Woodley Road NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20008
www.odtugkaleidoscope.com
Community Service Day – Saturday, June 26, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join ODTUG volunteers and help refurbish a school in D.C. Under the guidance of Greater DC Cares (GDCC), the leading and largest nonprofit coordinator of volunteerism in the D.C. region, ODTUGgers will: Sort books, beautify school grounds, and paint games on blacktop outside of hte school.
There is still time to sign up!
Four Full-day Symposia – Sunday, June 27, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Application Express; Oracle EPM and Essbase; Security, Scalability, and Performance; SOA and BPM. One-day registration available.
Welcome Reception/Battle of the Rock Bands – Sunday, June 27, 6:15 – 8:00 p.m.
Meet the exhibitors and compete in the “Battle of the Rock Bands.” Sign up to play.
Opening General Session – Monday, June 28, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Awards for Best Technical Paper and Best 2009 Presentations
Keynote – “Future of the Internet and its Social Impact” by Lee Rainie, Director of the PEW Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project.
Sundown Sessions with Oracle ACE Directors – Monday, June 28, 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
Reception to meet the Oracle ACE Directors immediately follows – 6:45 – 7:45 p.m.
Special Event – Wednesday, June 30, 6:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Featuring comedian John Heffron, 2nd season champion of the hit TV show, Last Comic Standing.
Music by live cover band, Right Foot Red
Wednesday night of the MySQL track of ODTUG Kaleidoscope will include an evening with Last Comic Standing comedian, John Heffron. It should be great way to unwind after day 3 of the conference. Black vodka anybody. 
Check out the MySQL Schedule for more information of presentations for the 4 days. More details is also available here.
For ODTUG readers, the code word is “Wombat”. Hope to meet many of you next month.
As the program chair for the recently announced MySQL Track at the ODTUG Kaleidoscope conference located in Washington DC we are also looking into an associated free community event for MySQL locals in addition to a dedicated track for 4 days.
Please let us know your name and email via the form at http://ronaldbradford.com/ODTUG/free-event/ so we can provide more details in the coming week as we try to finalize logistics.
Registration will be necessary for attendance however for now we just want to know who is local so we can provide more details soon!
Updated. Full details of the free Monday night sundown sessions and reception can be found at MySQL track with free event at Kaleidoscope 2010