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MySQL database development guide for the HMIS project. Use when working with database queries, SQL debugging, database schema investigation, MySQL performance tuning, credential management, or database connection troubleshooting.

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MySQL Developer Guide

Security Policy

  • MySQL credentials MUST NEVER be committed to git
  • Credentials stored in separate folder outside the project directory
  • Windows: C:\Credentials\credentials.txt
  • Linux/Mac: ~/.config/hmis/credentials.txt

Common Database Operations

Structure Investigation

SHOW TABLES LIKE '%bill%';
DESCRIBE bill;
SHOW CREATE TABLE bill;
SELECT COUNT(*) FROM bill WHERE retired = 0;

JPQL Query Patterns

// Standard entity query
String jpql = "SELECT b FROM Bill b WHERE b.retired = false AND b.department = :dept";

// DTO constructor query (use findLightsByJpql)
String jpql = "SELECT new com.divudi.core.data.dto.MyDTO(b.id, b.name) FROM Bill b WHERE ...";
List<MyDTO> results = (List<MyDTO>) facade.findLightsByJpql(jpql, params, TemporalType.TIMESTAMP);

// Aggregate query
String jpql = "SELECT SUM(b.netTotal) FROM Bill b WHERE ...";

Performance Tips

  • Always include b.retired = false in queries
  • Use indexed columns in WHERE clauses
  • Use DTOs instead of full entities for display
  • Limit result sets with pagination

Persistence Configuration

  • Development: Use hardcoded JNDI (jdbc/rhDS)
  • Before push: Must use environment variables (${JDBC_DATASOURCE})

For complete reference, read developer_docs/database/mysql-developer-guide.md.