perl-dbd-mysql
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Description:
MySQL driver for the Perl5 Database Interface (DBI)
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: perl mysql database dbi driver
Install: brew install perl-dbd-mysql
About:
DBD::mysql is the standard MySQL driver for Perl's DBI module, enabling seamless database interactions. It provides the necessary interface for Perl scripts to connect to, query, and manage MySQL and MariaDB databases efficiently. This driver is essential for developing robust Perl applications that require persistent and high-performance database connectivity.
Key Features:
  • Supports standard DBI API for database interaction
  • Compatible with MySQL and MariaDB server versions
  • Handles prepared statements and transaction management
  • Provides direct access to MySQL-specific features
Use Cases:
  • Building Perl-based web applications with MySQL backends
  • Creating database migration and maintenance scripts
  • Developing data analysis tools that query MySQL databases
Alternatives:
  • DBD::MariaDB – A fork optimized for MariaDB, offering potential performance improvements and MariaDB-specific features
  • DBD::SQLite – Embedded database driver for local file-based storage, not suitable for client-server MySQL architectures
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 29, 2025 3:55pm 1 REVISION_ONLY aed1b036
Sep 12, 2025 5:31am 0 VERSION_BUMP c1dc6381
Jan 16, 2025 7:10pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 047f2e39
Jan 16, 2025 4:23pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5df2aa67
Jan 14, 2025 2:16pm 0 NEW 9e8f798a