As the Web and the applications that are built for it progress, data and information storage is becoming more important. While
many different methods exist for storing information, the MySQL solution is tried, tested, and extremely functional. As MySQL
continues to evolve, so too does the PHP required to handle it. The new mysqli extension proves that MySQL and PHP listen
to their users, continue to make improvements, and implement solutions to issues that developers may have.
Through carefully created and properly designed data storage, a database can be a developer’s best friend. With the new, heavily
object-oriented PHP 5 model, it has become easier to write code that can be used in a variety of situations and can take care
of a wealth of the work for you.
To conclude, MySQL continues to be the developer’s choice for a fully functional, robust, and affordable database solution.
As the code written into PHP 5 continues to evolve, so too will the wondrous applications in which you can put it to use.