MySQL :: MySQL 5.7 Reference Manual :: 8.2.1.11 Block Nested-Loop and Batched Key Access Joins
8.2.1.11 Block Nested-Loop and Batched Key Access Joins
In MySQL, a Batched Key Access (BKA) Join algorithm is available that uses both index access to the joined table and a join buffer. The BKA algorithm supports inner join, outer join, and semijoin operations, including nested outer joins. Benefits of BKA includ