Use the PHP extension for MySQL to access data from the MySQL database.

In its first major refresh in nearly two years, MySQL is set to release a new version of its flagship open source database accompanied by a bevy of new tools and beefed-up subscription-based services.

While the database management tool for Visual Studio is going to be a wonderful addition, down the road it would be nice to see other plug-ins come out of the MySQL camp. Ultimately, I'd like to ...