MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that uses Structured Query Language (SQL). It is one of the most popular RDBMS used for web applications and is supported by a large community of developers. MySQL provides efficient storage, retrieval, and management of data and supports various features such as transactional processing, replication, clustering, backup, and recovery. It can be used in various programming languages such as PHP, Python, Java, etc. MySQL was acquired by Oracle Corporation in 2010 but remains free to use under the GNU General Public License (GPL).
