Note: Between 2021 and 2023, the artifactId changed from mysql-connector-java to mysql-connector-j . Both work, but the new one is shorter.
try // Load the driver (optional for JDBC 4+ but good practice) Class.forName("com.mysql.cj.jdbc.Driver"); mysql jdbc driver download
In this blog post, we have covered the process of downloading and installing the MySQL JDBC driver. We have also provided an example use case of how to connect to a MySQL database using the JDBC driver. By following these steps, you should be able to successfully download and install the MySQL JDBC driver and start connecting to your MySQL database from your Java application. Note: Between 2021 and 2023, the artifactId changed
Extract the downloaded file to find the mysql-connector-j-x.x.x.jar file—this is the actual driver you need. 2. Version Compatibility Matrix Note: Between 2021 and 2023