Should you use MySQL Workbench?

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MySQL Workbench provides a visual console to easily administer MySQL environments and gain better visibility into databases. Developers and DBAs can use the visual tools for configuring servers, administering users, performing backup and recovery, inspecting audit data, and viewing database health.

Is MySQL Workbench necessary?

MySQL server: Although it is not required, MySQL Workbench is designed to have either a remote or local MySQL server connection. For additional information about connecting to a MySQL server, see Chapter 5, Connections in MySQL Workbench.

Is there anything better than MySQL Workbench?

Sequel Pro, HeidiSQL, Navicat, DataGrip, and XAMPP are the most popular alternatives and competitors to MySQL WorkBench.

How good is MySQL Workbench?

MySQL Workbench is a great multi-purpose GUI tool for MySQL, which I think is not marketed enough by the MySQL team and is not appreciated enough by the community for what it can do.

Is MySQL Workbench safe?

To give an answer on your question: No it's not safe.

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