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MySQL – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
An open-source relational database widely used for web applications.
In simple words
A widely used open-source relational database, popular with LAMP-stack apps.
Exam tip
MySQL and Postgres are the two dominant open-source RDBMSes.
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