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MySQL Relational Database Management System

MySQL Documentation

The documentation manual for MySQL 8.0 can be found at https://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/8.0/en/.

MySQL vs Other Databases

MySQL is a relatively straightforward and easy to use Database Management System, with extensive documetnation and a large community of developers. It comes installed with a script to assist with security. Compared to other systems, it is designed for speed rather than full SQL compliance, so it may have certain functional limitations. It has both open-source as well as propriety licenses.

Usage of MySQL Worldwide

MySQL is currently the second ranked most popular DBMS behind Oracle.

Summary

MySQL is an easy to use open-source DBMS with substantial community support, commercial options, with a focus on speed and easy to use security options.