PHP MySQL Database
PHP MySQL Database
MySQL is the most popular database system used with PHP. PHP has a rich collection of built in functions for manipulating MySQL databases. With PHP, you can connect to and manipulate databases. Below enlist the various Attributes of mysql.
- MySQL is a database system used on the web
- MySQL is a database system that runs on a server
- MySQL is ideal for both small and large applications
- MySQL uses standard SQL
- MySQL compiles on a number of platforms
- MySQL is free to download and use
- MySQL is developed, distributed, and supported by Oracle Corporation
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.
PHP combined with MySQL are cross-platform (you can develop in Windows and serve on a Unix platform)
Database Queries
A query is a question or a request. We can query a database for specific information and have a recordset returned. If you don't have a PHP server with a MySQL Database, you can download it for free here: http://www.mysql.com
`Facts About MySQL Database
MySQL is the de-facto standard database system for web sites with HUGE volumes of both data and end-users (like Facebook, Twitter, and Wikipedia). Another great thing about MySQL is that it can be scaled down to support embedded database applications.
Look at http://www.mysql.com/customers/ for an overview of companies using MySQL.
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