MySQL

MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that uses Structured Query Language (SQL) to manage and manipulate structured data. Originally developed by MySQL AB in 1995 and now maintained by Oracle Corporation following its acquisition in 2010, MySQL is widely used for its reliability, performance, and ease of use in web applications, data warehousing, and enterprise environments. It operates on a client-server model, supporting multiple platforms including Linux, Windows, and macOS, and is a key component of the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Perl/Python). MySQL’s open-source nature, licensed under the GNU General Public License (with commercial options), makes it accessible for developers and businesses alike.