MySQL Overview
MySQL is developed, distributed, and supported by Oracle Corporation.
MySQL is the most popular database system used with PHP. MySQL is the most popular Open Source RDBMS (Relational database management system) being used for many small and big businesses. It is one of the best RDBMS being used for developing web-based software applications.
Why MySQL?
- Is ideal for both small and large applications.
- Is very fast, reliable, and easy to use.
- Uses a standard form of the well-known SQL data language.
- Is released under an open-source license, so it is free to download and use.
- Compiles on a number of platforms and with many languages including PHP, PERL, C, C++, JAVA, etc.
- Is very friendly to PHP, the most appreciated language for web development.
MySQL Database
The data in a MySQL database are stored in tables. A table is a collection of related data, and it consists of columns and rows.
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