Last Updated: 28 May, 2023
MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that uses Structured Query Language (SQL) for managing data.
MySQL was first developed in the mid-1990s by a Swedish company called MySQL AB, which was later acquired by Sun Microsystems and then by Oracle Corporation. MySQL is now owned by Oracle and is released under both open-source and commercial licenses.
The name MySQL is a combination of two words—My + SQL. My is the daughter’s name of MySQL’s co-founder, Monty Widenius, and SQL (Structured Query Language).
MySQL is written in C and C++. Its SQL parser is written in YACC (Yet Another Compiler-Compiler), but it uses a home-brewed lexical analyzer.
MySQL is also known for its performance and scalability. It can handle large amounts of data and can be used in high-traffic environments. It is widely used by companies of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises, and is an important part of many web-based applications and services.
| Release | General Availability | Latest Minor Version | Latest Release | End of Support |
| 5.1 | 14 Novr 2008 | 5.1.73 | 2013-12-03 | Dec 2013 |
| 5.5 | 3 Dec 2010 | 5.5.62 | 2018-10-22 | Dec 2018 |
| 5.6 | 5 Feb 2013 | 5.6.51 | 2021-01-20 | Feb 2021 |
| 5.7 | 21 Oct 2015 | 5.7.39 | 2022-07-26 | Oct 2023 |
| 8.0 | 19 April 2018 | 8.0.30 | 2022-07-26 | Apr 2026 |
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