sql developer / mysql

[ebmurray21]

I'm using SQL developer at Uni and i'd like to get it installed at home as well.
Firstly, should I use MySQL to create a database to connect to?
Secondly, what MySQL product should i download and install?

 

[Alabalcho]

Oracle MySQL Community Edition, Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition are both free.
"SQL Developer" sounds more like Oracle product.

I personally prefer working with client tools when managing SQL (Oracle MySQL Workbench, Microsoft SQL Server Explorer).

 

[ebmurray21]

thanks