Database IntegrationLesson 48Free preview

MySQL Create Database

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Summary

Before storing data, a database must be created first, either through mysql CLI or from a Node script. Once the database is available, the next step is to select it as the default connection. A neat database structure makes applications easier to maintain and scale.

Key points

CREATE DATABASE name_db is creating a new database
Use IF NOT EXIST to avoid errors when there are already
Once it's created, include the database field when making the connection.
The database can be created using mysql CLI or a Node script with mysql2

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