Is MySQL embedded?

Is MySQL embedded database?

MySQL is the most popular open source database in the world. Though best known for its use in Web properties such as Facebook, Twitter and Booking.com, MySQL is also an extremely popular embedded database.

What is MySQL embedded used for?

The embedded MySQL server library makes it possible to run a full-featured MySQL server inside a client application. The main benefits are increased speed and more simple management for embedded applications. The embedded server library is based on the client/server version of MySQL, which is written in C/C++.

Is the MySQL is open source or not?

Technically, MySQL is an open-source database, but in practice, it no longer feels like it. Under Oracle's umbrella, MySQL now has proprietary, closed-source modules.

Which one is embedded database?

When a developer embeds a database library inside an application and there is no need for administrator, it is called embedded database. Database is hidden, but data management via SQL (e.g. ITTIA DB SQL) or no SQL (e.g. Berkeley DB) is accessible through APIs.