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Main Features of MySQL

Wednesday, 02 April 2008 00:00 Chetankumar Akarte

Main Features of MySQL

here we will see the important characteristics and feature of the MySQL Database Software. MySQL is written in C and C++ and Tested with a broad range of different compilers to Works on many different platforms.

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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 April 2008 06:27 )

What is MySQL

Wednesday, 02 April 2008 00:00

What is MySQL

What is mysql MySQL is the world’s most popular open-source database server which delivers a very fast, multi-threaded, multi-user, and robust SQL (Structured Query Language) database server. First released in January, 1998, MySQL is introduced by company MySQL AB. MySQL AB is a commercial company, founded by the MySQL developers. MySQL AB was originally established in Sweden by David Axmark, Allan Larsson, and Michael "Monty" Widenius.

In 26 February 2008 Sun Microsystems, Inc( a well-known company developed Java). acquired MySQL AB, the company behind MySQL, the world’s most popular open source database. Now MySQL is a subsidiary of Sun Microsystems, which holds the copyright to most of the codebase.

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History of MySQL

Wednesday, 02 April 2008 00:00 Chetankumar Akarte

History of MySQL

When the authors of MySQL wanted to use mSQL to connect to some tables using its very fast ISAM routines. However,after some testing they conclude mSQL turned out to be too slow, not fast enough or flexible enough for there needs. They started working on their own solution. This resulted in a new SQL interface to database but with almost the same API interface as mSQL. This API was designed to allow third-party code that was written for use with mSQL to be ported easily for use with MySQL.
They named there new Software as MySQL on co-founder Monty Widenius's daughter name, My.

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