MySQL Connector/C++ is the official database driver developed by Oracle that allows C++ applications to connect natively to MySQL Server database instances. Setting it up involves downloading the distribution, linking the include paths and libraries inside your Integrated Development Environment (IDE), and picking the correct API for your database operations. 1. Choosing Your API Implementation
The driver provides three separate APIs depending on your database design and requirements:
X DevAPI: Designed for modern C++ applications utilizing MySQL 8.0 document stores or traditional SQL queries via CRUD operations. Use #include .
X DevAPI for C: A variant built for plain C configurations. Use #include .
Classic API (JDBC4): A legacy, type-safe, object-oriented API mimicking JDBC. Ideal for legacy code bases or legacy servers prior to MySQL 8.0. Use #include . 2. Downloading and Installing the Driver
You can install the connector either as a pre-compiled binary package or build it explicitly from source.
Option A: Installing via Pre-compiled Binaries (Recommended) MySQL Connector/C++ 9.7 Developer Guide
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