MySQL Shell is the second-generation command-line client which stands out compared to the traditional mysql command-line client by supporting the X Protocol as well as the Python and JavaScript languages. It also comes with several utilities and is highly extensible. This makes it a great tool for not only day-to-day tasks but also when investigating performance issues.
This chapter starts out with an overview of what the MySQL Shell offers including the built-in help and the rich prompt. The second part of the chapter covers how you can extend the functionality of MySQL ...
