mysql - How to copy mysql database file to your project folder?

Question

Hi Friends I'm new to mysql but i know how to create user,database, table etc.

Earlier i use to work with ms access as backend. In ms access i had .*mdb file which i can put in my project folder and give it to anybody, so that the user can use my application without worrying about database.

but in MySQL i don't know how to copy database file and put in my project folder so that i can give it to other. and they can use my application without any worries......

plz help.... tell me if i'm wrong in my concept.....

Thanks in advance :))

Answer 1

You use mysqldump to dump the structure and contents of the database into a file, and then give that to the other person to load into their database server.