MySQL is an open-source relational database management system founded by Michael Widenius and initially released on May 23rd, 1995. A relational database is used to organize data into one or more data types, which is further analyzed, extracted, and obtained by additional platforms and users alike.

MySQL is used with additional programs to implement applications that require relational database capability. It is used by many database-driven web applications and popular websites including WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube.

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