What is MySQL?
MySQL is the world's most popular open-source relational database management system (RDBMS), using structured query language (SQL).
Key Features
- Free and open-source
- Cross-platform
- High performance and scalability
- ACID compliant
- Widely supported by hosting providers
Use Cases
- Web applications (WordPress, Facebook)
- E-commerce platforms
- Data warehousing
- Logging applications
MySQL stores data in tables with rows and columns, related through keys.