Hide or re-enable an index without dropping it.
Section: MySQL index patterns
Toggle index visibility
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ALTER TABLE orders ALTER INDEX idx_orders_coupon_code VISIBLE;Explanation
This lets you test optimizer behavior before committing to a drop.
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Create an invisible index
Test an index without making it visible to the optimizer by default.
Refresh table statistics
Help the optimizer make better choices after major data changes.