Introduction to MySQL Ecosystem

Explore MySQL Storage Engines

Research and summarize the features of at least three MySQL storage engines and their typical use cases.

Expected output: A brief report comparing features and use cases of selected storage engines.

Hint: Focus on InnoDB, MyISAM, and Memory engines.

Connect to MySQL Using a Connector

Write a simple program in your preferred language to connect to a MySQL database and retrieve the current database name.

Expected output: A working program that connects and prints the database name.

Hint: Use official MySQL connectors available for your language.

Storage engines in MySQL determine how data is stored, indexed, and managed. Different engines provide features like transactions, locking mechanisms, and performance optimizations suited for various use cases.

Common MySQL connectors include JDBC for Java applications, Connector/Python for Python programs, Connector/ODBC for ODBC-compliant applications, and Connector/NET for .NET applications. They enable communication between MySQL and different programming languages.

MySQL Workbench is a graphical tool used for database design, SQL development, server administration, and performance tuning.