What is MySQL embedded?

Can MySQL be embedded?

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++.

What is meant by embedded database?

An embedded database system is a database management system (DBMS) which is tightly integrated with an application software; it is "embedded in the application".

How does embedded database work?

An embedded database is a database technology in which database management solutions are built into an application rather than provided as standalone tools. In many cases, this effectively "hides" the database management tools from the end user.

What is MySQL and why it is used?

MySQL is a database management system. It may be anything from a simple shopping list to a picture gallery or the vast amounts of information in a corporate network. To add, access, and process data stored in a computer database, you need a database management system such as MySQL Server.