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Understanding phpMyAdmin for a databases is crucial to web development, phpMyAdmin is a powerful tool that simplifies the management of MySQL databases for PHP applications.
This guide assumes that you have already created your MySQL Database and now covers the basics of navigating phpMyAdmin.
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What is phpMyAdmin?
phpMyAdmin is a free, web-based application that facilitates the management of MySQL databases. It offers an intuitive interface to interact with databases that makes tasks like creating, modifying, and querying databases more accessible, even for newcomers.
Accessing phpMyAdmin for a Database
- Login to your Hosted.com Control Panel
- and click the “phpMyAdmin” icon.
- Select the Database from the list on the left, defaulting to the “Structure” tab.
- Select a Table to view the data, then you can add, edit, sort, or delete records.
- The “SQL” tab allows you to directly execute SQL custom queries on your database.
Basic phpMyAdmin Operations
- To create a Database, click on “Databases,” enter a name, select a collation (character set), and hit “Create”.
- Within your chosen database, navigate to “Structure” and click “Create Table” and then define your columns, data types, and primary keys.
- When inserting data. go to the desired table, click “Insert,” and provide values for each column. Save to add a new record.
- Updating data, simple requires you to select the row and click “Edit” to modify the values, and save the changes.
- To running queries, select the “SQL” tab, write the SQL query and click “Go” to execute.
Additional Information:
Tips for Getting Comfortable with phpMyAdmin
- Explore Sample Databases – many phpMyAdmin installations include sample databases. Use them to practice without affecting real data.
- Backup – prior to any database changes, we would recommend that you ensure you have a current backup copy to avoid data loss.
- Learn SQL – familiarize yourself with SQL basics, as it is essential for effectively managing databases.
- User Privileges – be clear on who you are granting access to and and their privileges to maintain security.
- Documentation and Resources – please refer to phpMyAdmin’s official documentation and online tutorials for more in-depth knowledge. You can access all phpMyAdmin documentation by clicking on the “Home” icon (1st icon under the logo), the Documentation panel will display as the 3rd block on the right hand side.
What is phpMyAdmin?
phpMyAdmin is a free, web-based application that facilitates managing MySQL databases. It offers an intuitive interface to interact with databases so tasks like creating, modifying, and querying databases are more accessible, even for newcomers.
With phpMyAdmin, you can perform a range of tasks on your databases, such as creating tables, importing, and exporting data, and more.
What is MySQL?
MySQL is a popular open-source database management system that provides a range of features, tools, and services for various applications and platforms. It is commonly used to manage databases for websites, such as blogs, personal, and e-commerce sites, as well as Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress.
MySQL is easy to install and use, even for beginners. It also has a user-friendly graphical interface that makes it easy to store and manage databases. It is based on a client-server model which is the MySQL server and the MySQL client. The server handles all the database instructions sent from the client.
MySQL is designed to handle large amounts of data, is highly customizable and can be tailored for any type of database.
It also features security applications including user access and account management, and network access management.
The software is compatible with many different platforms such as Windows and Linux, which also makes it a popular choice for developers.
PHP Applications
PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a popular open-source coding language embedded in HTML code that is used by web developers to create interactive web pages. It is a server-side scripting model; this means it runs on a web server before the website’s content is sent to a user’s browser.
PHP is used to connect to databases, send SQL queries, retrieve, collect, and manage data.
