Test an index without making it visible to the optimizer by default.
Section: MySQL index patterns
Create an invisible index
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CREATE INDEX idx_orders_coupon_code ON orders (coupon_code) INVISIBLE;Explanation
Invisible indexes are useful for experiments and staged rollouts.
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