What is MySQL?

SQL stands for Structured Query Language. SQL is an international standard in querying and retrieving information from databases. MySQL is essentially an SQL server - it responds to requests for information that are written in SQL. You can communicate with MySQL using a wide variety of programming languages (PHP being one of the most common). MySQL is Open Source software and free for use. Refer to the following link for more information about MySQL : MySQL The MySQL homepage. MySQL and PHP tutorial A good introduction to using the two Open Source technologies together.
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