what is MySQL?

MySQL is a fast and reliable Database Management System that stores and processes information. Standard Query Language (SQL) is one of the most common languages used to process information. MySQL is an open source database that is accessible on many platforms like LAMP, MAMP and WAMP. It is popular for web applications and its popularity is closely tied to the popularity of PHP, which is often combined with MySQL and nicknamed the Dynamic Duo.

advantages of MySQL

• can be run on many operating systerms

• open source

• fast performance

• support and training avavilable

relevant books about MySQL

• Beginning PHP 5 and MySQL E-Commerce: From Novice to Professional
• Managing and Using MySQL (2nd Edition)
• PHP and MySQL Web Development

projects that use MySQL

• Lazy Oaf
• Mathematical Association Search
• New Blood Art
• Noodoll
• Primary Maths Challenge
• Sudoku

• MySQL
• GNU General Public License
• Comparison of relational database management systems