PHP (programming language) · MySQL
PHP connections to MySQL: is it worth it?
by Laurence Svekis · Beginner · Development
Learn how to connect a MySQL database to your PHP application. Learn MySQLi connection code and Object oriented PHP
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Score breakdown
| Adjusted rating (4.4; raw 4.4 from 85 reviews) | 30 / 50 |
| Review volume (social proof) | 10 / 25 |
| Freshness (last updated Nov 2019) | 3 / 25 |
| Total | 43 / 100 |
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How it compares in PHP (programming language)
Ranks #10 of 10 popular PHP (programming language) courses we track by score. Its rating of 4.4 is below the PHP (programming language) median of 4.6.
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Tracked history
| Date | Rating | Reviews | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 4.4 | 85 | 1h 4m |
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