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Does PHP support MySQL?
Use Extensions to Connect MySQL Database in PHP PHP provides three extensions that you can use to: Connect PHP applications with MySQL (and MariaDB). Retrieve database server information. Work with database records using the Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) functions.
PHP is a server-side scripting language for creating dynamic web pages. The PHP programming language receives that request, makes a call to the MySQL database, obtains the requested information from the database, and then presents the requested information to your visitors through their web browsers.
Does MySQL work on PHP 7?
PHP 7 has removed support for the mysql extension and affects the following: PHP 7 only allows connections to a MySQL database using mysqli or PDO_MySQL.
Which is PHP / MySQL version should I use?
Drupal 7 supports MySQL 5.0.15/MySQL 5.1.30/MariaDB 5.1.44/Percona Server 5.1.70 or higher. This is all for Drupal core. The compatibility with third-party modules can vary, and there could be modules having troubles with the newest PHP version, especially because backward incompatible changes.
How long does it take for a version of PHP to be supported?
Supported Versions Each release branch of PHP is fully supported for two years from its initial stable release. During this period, bugs and security issues that have been reported are fixed and are released in regular point releases.
Which is the minimum version of PHP for Drupal 7?
The minimum PHP version supported by Drupal 7 is 5.2.5. The minimum recommended PHP version for Drupal 7 is PHP 7.1.x, until December 1, 2019. After that date,PHP 7.1 will only receive security fixes, and it should not be anymore used for new sites.
When does a branch of PHP become no longer supported?
Releases during this period are made on an as-needed basis: there may be multiple point releases, or none, depending on the number of reports. Once the three years of support are completed, the branch reaches its end of life and is no longer supported. A table of end of life branches is available. Or, visualised as a calendar: