How To Connect Xampp Mysql With Node.Js

XAMPP and Node.js can be used alongside each other to create web applications with dynamic database management. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps required to connect XAMPP MySQL with Node.js.

Step 1: Download and Install XAMPP

First, download and install XAMPP on your local machine. You can download the latest version of XAMPP from the official website here.

Once downloaded, install the application by following the on-screen instructions.

Step 2: Start the XAMPP Server

After installation, make sure that the XAMPP server is running. Start the XAMPP control panel and click on the “Start” button next to “Apache” and “MySQL”.

Step 3: Create a Database in phpMyAdmin

Next, create a database in phpMyAdmin by accessing it via a web browser. Navigate to http://localhost/phpmyadmin/ in your preferred web browser. Click on the “New” button on the left side of the screen and give your database a name.

Step 4: Install the mysql and mysql2 Node.js Modules

The mysql and mysql2 modules are required to enable Node.js to interact with the MySQL database. Open your terminal or command prompt and navigate to your project folder. Run the following commands to install the required modules:

Step 5: Create a Connection to the Database in Your Node.js Application

In your Node.js application, create a connection to the database using the following code:

Replace “your_database_name” with the name of the database you created in Step 3.

Step 6: Query the Database

Now that you have successfully connected your Node.js application to the MySQL database, you can query the database to retrieve or modify data. Use the following code as an example:

Replace “your_table_name” with the name of the table you want to query.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have gone through the steps required to connect XAMPP MySQL with Node.js. By following these simple steps, you can now use both platforms alongside each other to create web applications with dynamic database management.