Install MySQL

MySQL is used as the database for many CSE and full-stack projects. Set it up as follows.

1. Download MySQL Community Server from dev.mysql.com.
2. Install and set a strong root password. Store it securely for your project configuration.
3. Create a dedicated database and user for the project (see your project README or setup doc for exact names).
4. Update the project .env or config file with DB_HOST, DB_NAME, DB_USER, and DB_PASSWORD.

Use a GUI such as MySQL Workbench or DBeaver to create the database and run any provided SQL scripts.