MySQL

MySQL is a dual-licensed relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by Oracle Corporation. It is widely used for web applications and is known for its reliability, performance, and ease of use. It's default engine for multiple applications including WordPress, and many more.

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MySQL database management system is a widely used open-source relational database. Its famous adopters are WordPress, GitHub, Airbnb and many, many more. It’s developed and maintained by Oracle Corporation and is available under the GNU General Public License (GPL) as well as under a proprietary license for those who require advanced features and support. The Oracle Corporation involvement is also a reason why MySQL is often chosen for enterprise applications, on the other hand there are also forks like MariaDB which are fully open source and might provide additional features and risk-free usage without concerns about licensing.

MySQL is known for its reliability, performance, and ease of use, making it a great choice for web applications, e-commerce platforms, and data warehouse solutions.