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Setting Up Visual Studio Code for MySQL and MariaDB Development

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Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has become a very popular code editor due to its support for almost every popular programming language. While the majority of programming languages are supported out-of-the-box, some common ones like MySQL and MariaDB require additional setup. In this article, we'll walk you through setting up VS Code for MySQL and MariaDB development using a third-party extension.

Introduction

ApexSQL Database Power Tools for VS Code is a recently published extension that enables users to connect to MySQL and MariaDB servers directly in the code editor. This extension was created by the team behind free killer tools for SQL Server, and it's designed to meet the demands of developers.

The extension offers a wide range of features, including the ability to run queries, perform object searches, export query results, and more. With an aggressive release schedule planned, we can expect many more features to be added soon.

Installing the Extension

To install the ApexSQL Database Power Tools for VS Code extension, you can use one of three methods: installing from the Marketplace, using the integrated extension manager inside Visual Studio Code, or downloading the VSIX installation file and installing it manually. For this example, we'll use the integrated extension manager.

Installing the Extension

To install the extension, follow these steps:

1. Bring up the Extensions view by clicking on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the left side of the code editor or go to View > Extensions from the main menu.
2. Start typing the name of the VS Code extension in the search bar, and it should pop up in the search results.
3. Click the Install button shown below.

At the time of writing this article, the official product version is 2020.3.19.

Once installed, you can start using the extension to connect to your MySQL or MariaDB servers directly from within VS Code. This allows for efficient development and management of your databases right from the code editor.

In this article, we've shown how easy it is to set up Visual Studio Code for MySQL and MariaDB development using a third-party extension. With its aggressive release schedule planned, we can expect many more features to be added soon. By installing the ApexSQL Database Power Tools for VS Code extension, you'll be able to streamline your database development and management workflow, making it easier to work with your databases from within the code editor.