SQL stands for Structured Query Language. It’s a standard language for accessing and manipulating databases. MySQL is a database management system, like SQL Server, Oracle, Informix, Postgres, etc.

This is a personal learning archive where I document my solutions and reflections for exercises on SQL platforms like SQLZoo and HackerRank. Each file contains the original SQL exercise (paraphrased ...

How to install and configure the latest edition of the popular open source database, plus tips for migrating from MySQL 7 MySQL remains one of the most common and consistent elements in the modern ...

The most simply-named product names can sometimes have the most surprising of origins. Behind two of the world’s most ...

I'm a big fan of MySQL. The community edition of the MySQL server, as the open-source database is formally known, is a popular choice for both development and deployment because it checks all the ...

A Model Context Protocol server that provides access to MySQL databases through SSH tunnels. This server enables Claude and other LLMs to inspect database schemas and execute SQL queries securely.

In database management, it’s easy to assume that newer technologies are always better. While many database solutions have gained popularity in recent years, MySQL—one of the oldest and most widely ...

What's going on with MySQL and the broader MySQL marketplace? Peter Zaitsev recently wondered if Oracle is finally killing MySQL, if not through action, then inaction. Meanwhile, another key MySQL ...