Likely not nearly as much as knowing MySQL itself will matter. If you plan on working with that, then do a couple things: First, start reading. Second, go install it somewhere, and start using it.
Knowing how it's supposed to work (aka what you'll get from reading) is no substitute for actually using it. But OTOH, the experience you get from using it is no substitute for bad database design, or poor database setup, either -- which is why you need to read up on how MySQL is supposed to have that stuff done.
But it's also possible that you won't be able to find anywhere that uses MySQL. (Not likely, but possible.) It's therefore also a good idea to get as much cross-engine knowledge as you can (or "as you reasonably can" -- don't go buy MSSQL or Oracle, for instance, unless you can get a demo or something for cheap or free). |
