innodb-ruby
A Ruby library and toolset for parsing and analyzing InnoDB file formats to expose internal storage structures.
What is innodb-ruby?
innodb_ruby is a Ruby library and toolset that parses InnoDB file formats to expose the internal storage structures of MySQL's InnoDB engine. It allows developers and database administrators to interactively explore and analyze on-disk data, answering questions about page layout, record distribution, and B+tree organization. The tool solves the problem of limited visibility into InnoDB's low-level operations, providing insights not available through standard SQL interfaces.
Database engineers, MySQL/InnoDB developers, and educators who need to understand, debug, or teach InnoDB's internal storage mechanisms and file structures.
Developers choose innodb_ruby for its unique ability to interactively dissect InnoDB files in Ruby, offering an educational and investigative approach that complements traditional database tools. Its focus on exposing hidden internals makes it ideal for learning, debugging, and validating storage changes without requiring production-level stability.
Overview
A parser for InnoDB file formats, in Ruby
Use Cases
Best For
- Learning InnoDB's internal file formats and storage structures
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