MySQL Documentation

Welcome to the MySQL documentation page! Here you will find comprehensive information about MySQL, the popular open-source relational database management system.

Installation

To get started with MySQL, you need to install it on your system. You can download the latest version from the MySQL official website.

Features

  • High Performance: MySQL is known for its high performance and scalability.
  • ACID Compliance: It ensures data integrity with ACID (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) properties.
  • Cross-Platform: Supports various operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Commands

Here are some basic MySQL commands:

  • CREATE DATABASE: Create a new database.
  • USE: Switch to a specific database.
  • SHOW TABLES: List all tables in the current database.
  • DESCRIBE: Describe the structure of a table.

Example

To create a new database and a table, you can use the following SQL statements:

CREATE DATABASE example_db;
USE example_db;
CREATE TABLE users (
    id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
    name VARCHAR(100),
    email VARCHAR(100)
);

Resources

For more detailed information, please visit the MySQL official documentation.

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