Summary  
This chapter demonstrates how to build and use a MySqlConnection by constructing a connection string with host, port, username, and password, opening and closing the connection (synchronously or asynchronously), and handling runtime exceptions within a using block.  

General domain of usage  
Relational database connectivity

### Summary:
- Import the `MySqlClient` from `MySql.Data`;
- Create a connection string using the server details;
- Use the `MySqlConnection` class to connect to the server using your connection string.

This course will give you a solid foundation to begin making applications using .NET in C#. Covering console applications, asynchronous programming, web services, database fundamentals, and ADO.NET CRUD operations, you'll gain practical skills. From creating apps and handling exceptions to optimizing database access, this course ensures a robust understanding of essential .NET development concepts.

This module will give you a solid foundation to begin making applications using .NET in C#. Covering console applications, asynchronous programming, web services, database fundamentals, and ADO.NET CRUD operations, you'll gain practical skills. From creating apps and handling exceptions to optimizing database access, this course ensures a robust understanding of essential .NET development concepts.

Connecting to the MySQL Server

Summary: