What is MySQL Community Edition?
MySQL is a robust, open-source relational database management system that utilizes the InnoDB storage engine. The MySQL Community Edition, a freely downloadable version, is supported by an active community of open-source developers and enthusiasts worldwide. This SQL database server is designed to handle mission-critical, high-load production systems, as well as be embedded into widely distributed software applications. With over 9.3K GitHub stars and 3.5K GitHub forks, MySQL has established itself as a prominent and widely-adopted tool in the database technology landscape
Highlights
- Open-source and freely downloadable for community use
- Supports mission-critical, high-load production systems
- Capable of being embedded into mass-deployed software applications
- Backed by an active community of open-source developers and enthusiasts
Features
Relational Database
Support for MariaDB