How do I set up a Node.js application with MySQL?

How do I set up a Node.js application with MySQL?

To set up a Node.js application with MySQL, you'll need to install Node.js, set up a MySQL database, and use a library like 'mysql' or 'mysql2' to connect.

What are the steps to install the MySQL library?

You can install the MySQL library by running the command npm install mysql or npm install mysql2 in your project directory.

How do I connect to the MySQL database in my Node.js app?

You can connect to the MySQL database using the following code snippet:

const mysql = require('mysql');
const connection = mysql.createConnection({
  host: 'localhost',
  user: 'yourUsername',
  password: 'yourPassword',
  database: 'yourDatabase'
});
connection.connect();