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07/27/2001 Archived Entry: "Many Web developers prefer MySQL"

Many Web developers prefer MySQL - Web Building - CNET.com


Change is the operative word in the IT business. If management asks for a list of database recommendations, chances are the items on your list will become outdated before you can implement them. Subsequently, you may need to reconsider the software and hardware that you:


No matter how up-to-date your information, something on your list will usually be obsolete before you can route your suggestions and deposit any checks. Fortunately, there's no blame or recriminating complaints--it's simply the nature of the beast at work. Database technology often changes before you can even integrate it.


To cope with the fast pace of evolution in database technology, an increasing number of programmers are deliberately switching from desktop database applications, such as Microsoft Access and SQL Server, to MySQL. Although MySQL isn't serious competition for SQL Server, many service providers now support MySQL as an inexpensive and effective alternative.

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