Connection libraries for Azure Database for MySQL - Flexible Server
APPLIES TO: 
Azure Database for MySQL - Single Server
Important
Azure Database for MySQL single server is on the retirement path. We strongly recommend that you upgrade to Azure Database for MySQL flexible server. For more information about migrating to Azure Database for MySQL flexible server, see What's happening to Azure Database for MySQL Single Server?
This article lists each library or driver that client programs can use when connecting to Azure Database for MySQL flexible server.
Client interfaces
MySQL offers standard database driver connectivity for using MySQL with applications and tools that are compatible with industry standards ODBC and JDBC. Any system that works with ODBC or JDBC can use MySQL.
| Language | Platform | Additional Resource | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHP | Windows, Linux | MySQL native driver for PHP - mysqlnd | Download |
| ODBC | Windows, Linux, macOS X, and Unix platforms | MySQL Connector/ODBC Developer Guide | Download |
| ADO.NET | Windows | MySQL Connector/Net Developer Guide | Download |
| JDBC | Platform independent | MySQL Connector/J 8.1 Developer Guide | Download |
| Node.js | Windows, Linux, macOS X | sidorares/node-mysql2 | Download |
| Python | Windows, Linux, macOS X | MySQL Connector/Python Developer Guide | Download |
| C++ | Windows, Linux, macOS X | MySQL Connector/C++ Developer Guide | Download |
| C | Windows, Linux, macOS X | MySQL Connector/C Developer Guide | Download |
| Perl | Windows, Linux, macOS X, and Unix platforms | DBD::MySQL | Download |
Next steps
Read these quickstarts on how to connect to and query Azure Database for MySQL flexible server by using your language of choice: