good docs

mysql strict mode http://mysqlserverteam.com/tag/strict-mode/

working with mysql data http://www.informit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=376253&seqNum=2

build mysql 5.0+ from source http://ftp.nchu.edu.tw/MySQL/doc/refman/5.0/en/quick-install.html

https://www.igvita.com/2011/08/01/protocol-buffers-avro-thrift-messagepack/

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2961753/how-to-hide-files-generated-by-custom-tool-in-visual-studio

http://www.albahari.com/threading/part2.aspx#_Blocking_Versus_Spinning

https://www.infoworld.com/article/3229360/application-development/how-to-use-the-volatile-keyword-in-c.html