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MySQL

One of the world's most popular open-source relational databases, widely used for web applications.

MySQL is an open-source relational database management system developed by Oracle Corporation. It is the "M" in the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) and powers many of the world's most-visited websites and applications. MySQL offers multiple storage engines (InnoDB for transactional workloads, MyISAM for read-heavy workloads), replication for high availability, partitioning for large datasets, and a comprehensive set of SQL features. MySQL is known for its ease of setup, strong community support, and excellent read performance. It is available in Community (open-source) and Enterprise editions.

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