Chapter 6: Using MySQL with Node.js and the mysql JavaScript Client
by James Hibbard and Jay Raj
NoSQL databases are rather popular among Node developers, with MongoDB (the “M” in the MEAN stack) leading the pack. When starting a new Node project, however, you shouldn’t just accept Mongo as the default choice. Rather, the type of database you choose should depend on your project’s requirements. If, for example, you need dynamic table creation, or real-time inserts, then a NoSQL solution is the way to go. If your project deals with complex queries and transactions, on the other hand, an SQL database makes much more sense.
In this tutorial, we’ll have a look at getting started with the mysql module—a Node.js client for MySQL, written in JavaScript. ...
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