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What is MySQL?

Entry MySQL
Quick Answer MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS). It stores data in tables with rows and columns, uses SQL for querying, and supports ACID transactions (with InnoDB engine). Widely used for web applications - powers WordPress, Facebook (historically), and countless other apps. Owned by Oracle. MariaDB is the popular open-source fork.

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MySQL is an open-source relational database management system that stores data in tables and uses SQL for managing and querying data.
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