Should I download Visual Studio for MySQL?

Can MySQL install without Visual Studio?

MySQL isn't related to visual studio in any way. There is no requirement to have visual studio installed in order for MySQL to install.

Can I use Visual Studio for MySQL?

MySQL for Visual Studio provides access to MySQL objects and data from Visual Studio. As a Visual Studio package, MySQL for Visual Studio integrates directly into Server Explorer providing the ability to create new connections and work with MySQL database objects.

Is Visual C++ necessary for MySQL?

MySQL 8.0 Server requires the Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 Redistributable Package to run on Windows platforms. Users should make sure the package has been installed on the system before installing the server. The package is available at the Microsoft Download Center.

Does MySQL work with Visual Studio code?

MySQL Shell for VS Code is a brand new extension for MS Visual Studio Code. We have taken the full power of MySQL Shell - our advanced MySQL Client for Developers and DBAs - and made it available directly inside Visual Studio Code.