What is MySQL? The World's Most Popular Open-Source Database
Introduction to MySQL MySQL is a relational database management system (RDBMS) that has become the backbone of countless web applications and services since its creation in 1995. Acquired by Oracle Corporation in 2010, MySQL remains open-source under the GNU General Public License, with commercial versions available for enterprise needs. As the "M" in the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Python/Perl), MySQL powers major websites including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and WordPress. Key Characteristics of MySQL Relational Database : Organizes data into tables with rows and columns SQL-Based : Uses Structured Query Language for data operations Client-Server Architecture : Multiple clients can access the database server Cross-Platform : Runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, and other operating systems ACID Compliant : Ensures data reliability (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) MySQL Architecture: How It Works MySQL follows a layered architecture that s...