How to connect to database in php7?

Question

I can connect with the server but can't connect with mysql database.

Could anyone share the syntax?

Answer 1

mysqli_connect( host, login, pass, db );

Answer 2

Google will help!

Answer 3

Xan mysql unavailable in 7 version.
I offered MySQLi.

Answer 4

perhaps, but those who used mysql , more convenient to use the mysqli module

Answer 5

PDO is better than mysqli. More future proof.

https://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/pdo-vs-mysqli-which-should-you-use--net-24059

Answer 6

Xan I agree. beginners can PDO

Answer 7

Use PDO, not mysql_connect().

http://php.net/manual/en/book.pdo.php

Answer 8

True. However, a beginner might as well start learning PDO which works for any database system. It helps them learn a skill that is more prevalent and future proof. It's also a better system.

Answer 9

Refer to W3school.com and tutorialspoint.com as both are great resources for this topic.