Research & Documentation 04 Mysql
MySQL Documentation
MySQL is an open source database management system supported by Oracle. Many large companies use MySQL on their websties. Lots of information and resources to assist with using MySQL can be found in the documentation section on the MySQL website.
MySQL vs. Other Databases
MySQL is similar to other database systems since it is a relational database management system. One of these other database systems, Microsoft SQL Server, is also a relational database management system. However, Microsoft SQL Server was mainly designed for Windows and unlike MySQL, it is not open source. Oracle, the company that supports MySQL actually has their own database system which is also not open source, but is a relational database system like MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
Usage of MySQL Worldwide
MySQL is one of the world's most popular database management systems and is commonly used to create databases for websites. According to DB-Engines, MySQL is ranked as one of the top three most popular databases alongside Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. MySQL is also the database that is used for WordPress sites.
Summary
Overall, MySQL is a popular relational database management system that is used by several companies and websites. One of the most popular content management systems, WordPress, also uses MySQL. MySQL is also an open source database management system and that may be partly why it is so popular since other database alternatives are not always open source.