hi,

i actually want to browse the source code of certain files of MySQL which might not be limited to one version but multiple. So what will be the best way to do so.

thanks
krap

Go to the MySQL site, download the source, and look at it.

ya...thanx... i got it....also I have one more doubt.

suppose I issue an instruction say "Create Table some_table". Now I want to see the code executed for this instrcution. How can I find what code is executed on behalf of this statement.

thanx in advance

Open the source code files and search for it.

And spell out your words, please.

You have to download the whole code base, then find the main entry point of the source, and then wade through the code until you found it. You can also launch mysql (when compiled with debugger symbols) in a debugger and go through it by means of breakpoints. Either way, this will be a tour de force that will put all your coding knowledge to the test. It will also take a lot of time, so make sure it's worth the effort.

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thank you for that kind reply.

I know its a difficult task since i have been trying it this week. What I actually want to achieve is something like this.

From bug logs I get to know what are the bugs and then want to go to the code of MySql which caused it and understand it.

So what is the best way to do it??. The main problem that I am facing right now is that I cant find a patch from where I should start reading it which caused the bug.

Can you help regarding the same and suggest me the best way to do it.

Thanks in advance

krap

If you're wanting to fix bugs in MySQL, there should be references in the bugtracker on the MySQL site. It'll tell you where to look and what the bug is.

Otherwise, see my previous posts, and the one from soleilarw: OPEN THE SOURCE CODE FILES AND LOOK IN THEM. Not much to say past there....each bug is in a different part of the code, so it's not like anyone can say "Open file X, and go to line 142"....

yaa...I think I should try bugtracker.......can you guide me where to look for it and how......I will be highly obliged.

krap

I'd read some of these forums http://forums.mysql.com/ eg 'Source, Builds, Binaries' and 'QA' to start with.