The article discusses the fastest way to ingest data into MySQL using ClickHouse®. It highlights that while MySQL is often used for start-ups' application data storage, it was not designed for big analytical workloads. However, with the help of ClickHouse, one can optimize data ingestion in MySQL by handling all the overhead and making the process easier to implement. The article also emphasizes that ClickHouse is extremely versatile and can be used for various purposes, from prototypes to production workloads or just for fun.