I know how to use it and stuff, but what is the real facts behind it? and why is it required in so many of our sites. -James
mysql is database management software to recorde storage , manipulate, insert ,delete, modifying and more... it's query a language .
MySQL is a relational database which is behind many of the top data-driven sites today. It's open-source version is free and widely used across the web.
Some links on the subject:- http://www.mysql.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MySQL http://www.tizag.com/mysqlTutorial/ http://www.php-mysql-tutorial.com/ http://www.tutorialspoint.com/mysql/ http://www.devshed.com/c/a/MySQL/Beginning-MySQL-Tutorial/ http://www.freewebmasterhelp.com/tutorials/phpmysql
MySQL is a relational database management system (RDBMS)[1] which has more than 11 million installations.[2] The program runs as a server providing multi-user access to a number of databases.
LOL, what is MySQL... I'm using it and don't know what its for... I don't know what your using it for...
It simplifies data storage-related tasks, so you don't have to reimplement common algorithms yourself every time.
Your right, i use it and i didn't know what it was exactly until recently. I studied databases in my a levels so it became easier to understand, but only alot of study. It's basically a way of collecting info online and also a way to place your info online, i.e product information, address etc More importantly it's free so people ignore a few of it's minor flaws and use it instead of other database management systems. Hope this helps, Dave
There are some tutorials on codervods.com/Default.aspx?mode=default&category=Databases&days=All¤tIndex=0 that might help you out.