How to Open MySQL on Mac

If you're new to using MySQL on a Mac, you might find it challenging to get started. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to open and connect to your MySQL server on a Mac.

First, make sure that you have installed Go (Golang) on your machine. You can create a main.go file and insert the following code: `package main; _ , err := sql.Open('mysql', 'user:password@tcp(localhost:3306)/dbname')`. With this out of the way, you are ready to connect.

To start using MySQL on your Mac, follow these steps:

1. Open Terminal on your Mac. You can find it in Applications > Utilities or use Spotlight search.

2. Type `sudo sh -c 'echo /usr/local/mysql/bin >> /etc/paths'` and press Enter.

3. Create a new folder for your Go application and navigate to it in the terminal.

4. Use the command `go mod init test-sql` and then `go mod tidy` to create go.mod and go.sum files, allowing you to run your Go app in any folder.

Next, install MySQL on your Mac by downloading the macOS DMG archive from the official MySQL website. Click Download next to the macOS DMG Archive.

Once installed, follow these steps:

1. Open System Preferences and click on the MySQL icon.

2. If it's not already running, then you can turn on the server from there.

3. The MySQL preferences pane will open now and you can see the status of the MySQL server.

To check whether your installation is successful or not, run the command `mysql -version` in Terminal. This should print the version of your installed MySQL server.

If everything is set up correctly, you can launch MySQL Workbench on Mac OS X by simply opening the Applications folder in the Finder and double-clicking on MySQL Workbench.

As a seasoned programmer with over 15 years of experience in code and debugging, I've found that using MySQL on my Mac has been a breeze. With the right tools and setup, you'll be connecting to your database in no time.

In addition to installing Go and MySQL, I've also worked on built infrastructures for multiple multi-million dollar projects from scratch. Collaboration with dozens of specialists and teamwork have led to valuable insights, particularly in e-commerce. As a lover of microservice architecture due to the freedom of technology and scalability, I'm always excited to share my knowledge with others.

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