some1

So I`m still looking a way to use mysql in my app and I found a C++ api for mysql called MySQL++. So, now I have ppl suggesting me to use MySQL++ and others ODBC. Whats the difference and what are pros and cons?

Thanks

Ooble

If you know how to use MySQL, I suggest going with that rather than learning something new - it takes less time.

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some1

I thought it was Open Data Base Connectivity

So any help on what i need to use ODBC with mysql?

some1

If I`ll choose to use MySQL, am I bound to the MySQL++ or is there anything else I could use? (like some native MySQL api?)

uman

Objective/Dynamic Borland Convention?
<cough>Bullshit</cough>

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ODBC = Open Data Base Connectivity

Everything you need is here:
http://dev.mysql.com/downloads

You could also go with the ByteFX driver I think... I know it works in C# but not sure about C++.

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Actually ODBC is a realy useful system as opposed to using proprietary libraries and classes such as those thta mySQL provides.

And the reason being is that ODBC provides a complete database abstraction layer, as long as you have a driver for it, you can use pretty much any database system without having to make extensive changes to your program code.

I am curretnly working on a project which uses mySQL through ODBC, and I have to say I like the way it works.

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some1

so I hope you also have a link to a tutorial?

EDIT: Are there any DLLs to be distributed with my app if I use ODBC or do they come with every installation of windows?