- A database is an organized collection of data stored together to serve applications. Most databases store data in tables which can be managed using RDBMS software like MySQL.
- MySQL is an open source and free RDBMS that uses SQL and allows storing, modifying, and querying data across various platforms. It provides features like security, connectivity, and transaction control.
- SQL commands allow defining the database structure using DDL, manipulating data using DML, and controlling transactions with TCL. Common queries include SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE. Functions and clauses like WHERE, ORDER BY, GROUP BY etc. filter and organize query results.