MySQL: Open-Source Relational Database Management System

MySQL is a popular open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that is widely used for web applications. It was originally developed by Swedish company MySQL AB, which was later acquired by Sun Microsystems and then by Oracle Corporation. MySQL uses Structured Query Language (SQL) to manage and manipulate data in a database. It is known for its speed, reliability, and ease of use, and is used by many large-scale websites and applications. MySQL is cross-platform and can run on various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS. It is also compatible with many programming languages, including PHP, Java, Python, and Ruby.