MySQL Database Server Management

MySQL - Relational Database

What is MySQL?

MySQL is a relational database management system (RDBMS) first released in 1995. It is known for its high performance, simple administration, and excellent compatibility with web applications.

First released
1995
Owner
Oracle Corporation
Type
RDBMS, SQL
Popularity
#2 DB-Engines 2025
39%
Developers use it
12M+
Installations
25+
Years of development
user_orders.sql
-- MySQL query example
SELECT u.name, u.email,
COUNT(o.id) AS total_orders,
SUM(o.amount) AS total_spent
FROM users u
JOIN orders o ON u.id = o.user_id
WHERE o.created_at >= '2024-01-01'
GROUP BY u.id, u.name, u.email
ORDER BY total_spent DESC;
Results (3 rows):
John Doe | john@example.com | 15 | 2450.00
Jane Smith | jane@example.com | 8 | 1200.50
Bob Wilson | bob@example.com | 12 | 980.25
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Advantages of MySQL in Business Projects

Why is MySQL the most popular relational database? Here are the key advantages backed by facts.

Drawbacks of MySQL – An Honest Assessment

Every database system has limitations. Here are the main drawbacks of MySQL and how to overcome them in real-world projects.

What is MySQL Used For?

The main use cases of MySQL in 2025, with examples from leading internet platforms and our own projects.

Web Applications and Portals

Backend for web applications, CMS platforms, social networks

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LAMP/LEMP stackDjango ORMLaravel EloquentExpress.jsSpring Boot
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Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, WordPress, Drupal

E-commerce Platforms

Online stores, payment systems, inventory management

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WooCommerceMagentoPrestaShopOpenCartShopify (częściowo)
tech.useCases.realExamples

Zalando, GitHub Store, Etsy (historically), Tesla Shop

Content Management Systems

CMS, blogs, news portals, media management

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WordPressJoomlaDrupalGhostOctober CMSMODX
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NASA Blog, The New York Times (partially), BBC, Sony Music

Data Analytics and Reporting

Data warehouses, business intelligence, analytics dashboards

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Apache SupersetMetabaseGrafanaTableauPower BI
tech.useCases.realExamples

Booking.com analytics, Airbnb reporting, Uber metrics

MySQL Projects – SoftwareLogic.co

Our MySQL applications in production – e-commerce, CMS, and data management systems.

Warranty sales directly in IdoSell
EasyProtect.pl
E-commerce Integration

Warranty sales directly in IdoSell

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EasyProtect.pl clients needed simple IdoSell integration for extended warranty sales

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We built an IdoSell marketplace application enabling automatic warranty sales

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Warranties sell automatically during checkout - no additional work for the store

FAQ: MySQL – Frequently Asked Questions

Comprehensive answers to the most common questions about the MySQL database.

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