Description
MySQL is a relational database management system with open-source code that can be employed in various types of software, such as web applications. It utilizes relational databases to store and retrieve data organized in a system of rows and columns. It employs the SQL language to interact with the database.
Application in education
Understanding the use and creation of databases is essential for building scalable applications and for many jobs in the software development industry. Students can create their own databases for academic projects where they can learn how to create tables, insert, and delete data. Since MySQL requires knowledge of the SQL language, this would be another skill that can be developed using this software.
Functionalities
- Database administration
- Data analysis
- Simulations and models
Advantages
- Support for different programming languages
- Administration tools
- Database copies