Introduced on May 23, 1995, MySQL is an open source RDBMS (relational database management system). MySQL is widely used and a popular alternative to other SQL solutions because it is open source and can be downloaded for free.

How to pronounce MySQL

The official MySQL page states that the official way to pronounce “MySQL” is “My Ess Que Ell.”

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  • See the mysql command page for further information about the command line version of this command.
  • The official MySQL page.