In-Depth Access MySQL Database With PHP Use the PHP extension for MySQL to access data from the MySQL database. By Deepak Vohra 06/20/2007 T he MySQL database is the most commonly used open source ...

In its first major refresh in nearly two years, MySQL AB is set to release a new version of its flagship open source database, along with a bevy of new tools and beefed up subscription-based services.

This new Visual Studio plug-in is going to make life much easier for those that have to jump between a command line or MySQL Administrator in order to take care of their MySQL business.

Microsoft says it's hard at work on a Visual Studio edition product targeted specifically at database developers and that it plans to ship it by year's end.