What is MySQL and what are its key features?

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MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that uses Structured Query Language (SQL). Key features include:

ACID Compliance: Ensures data integrity through Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability
Cross-platform: Runs on various operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS)
Storage Engines: Supports multiple storage engines like InnoDB, MyISAM, Memory
Replication: Master-slave and master-master replication support
Partitioning: Horizontal partitioning for large tables
Triggers and Stored Procedures: Server-side programming capabilities
Full-text Indexing: Advanced text search capabilities
High Performance: Optimized for speed and reliability

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