Create Database - (MySQL Database)

In this tutorial, we'll cover how to create a MySQL database. MySQL is a popular open-source relational database management system used by millions of websites and applications.

Syntax

Creating a MySQL database involves the following steps:

1. Log in to the MySQL server with root credentials:

mysql -u root -p

2. Create a database with a name of your choice:

CREATE DATABASE database_name;

3. Verify that the database has been created:

SHOW DATABASES;

Example

Let's create a database called "my_database".

1. Log in to the MySQL server with root credentials:

mysql -u root -p

2. Create a database called "my_database":

CREATE DATABASE my_database;

3. Verify that the database has been created:

SHOW DATABASES;

Output:

+--------------------+
| Database           |
+--------------------+
| information_schema |
| my_database        |
| mysql              |
| performance_schema |
| sys                |
+--------------------+

Explanation

In the example above, we first logged in to the MySQL server with root credentials using the command line interface. We then created a database called "my_database" using the "CREATE DATABASE" command. Finally, we verified that the database was created using the "SHOW DATABASES" command, which lists all the databases on the server.

Use

Creating a MySQL database is the first step in building a database-driven application. You can use MySQL to store and retrieve data for your web applications, as well as for other types of applications that require a database.

Important Points

• In MySQL, the database names are case sensitive.
• When creating a database, you need to have administrative privileges to the MySQL server.
• Always check that the database was created successfully using the "SHOW DATABASES" command.

Summary

In this tutorial, we covered the syntax, example, output, explanation, use, and important points of creating a MySQL database. With this knowledge, you can now create a database for your MySQL server, which is the foundation for building applications that require a database.