Overview
The MySQL functions provide a set of tools for working with the popular MySQL database.
MySQL is a popular, speedy, and robust Open Source database. To be more specific, it’s an SQL Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) optimized for light-to-midweight database applications. For more information on MySQL, visit www.mysql.com.
MySQL is the database most commonly used with PHP. Its speed, reliability, and ease of use make it an excellent choice for building Web-based applications. Additional features such as a platform-independent data format, ODBC support, and a rich set of built-in functions round out the usefulness of the database.
Because MySQL is the most commonly used database with PHP and is often the first database encountered ...
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