Real-World Use Cases of MySQL Events
Events are scheduled tasks that run at specific times or intervals, ideal for background automation and maintenance.
- 1. Daily Log Cleanup
Automatically delete old entries from user_logs or error_logs every day to keep the database lean.
- 2. Archiving Inactive Records
Move inactive users or expired sessions to archive tables weekly or monthly.
- 3. Generating Summary Reports
Insert aggregated data into reporting tables at midnight for dashboards or analytics.
- 4. Auto-Expiring Temporary Data
Delete temporary tokens, sessions, or cache entries after a set duration.
- 5. Inventory Monitoring
Run checks every hour to log low-stock items or trigger restock alerts.
- 6. Periodic Table Optimization
Schedule OPTIMIZE TABLE commands during off-peak hours to maintain performance.
- 7. Email Reminders or Alerts
Trigger stored procedures that send reminders for overdue invoices or upcoming appointments.