MySQL is a Database Management System (DBMS) with basic Structured Query Language (SQL) commands. Web developers often use MySQL when creating applications and websites. It is the most popular open-source database engine. MySQL Database has been developed in close collaboration with users for over 25 years, making it an open-source platform with many features. This means there’s a high chance that MySQL supports your favorite application or programming language. This article will show you how to install MySQL on Debian 12.