MySQL Connector/ODBC, often referred to as MyODBC, is an Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) driver provided by Oracle for connecting applications to MySQL databases. As one of the most widely used relational database management systems, MySQL powers countless web applications, business platforms, and enterprise systems worldwide. The ability to interact with MySQL databases from a wide range of client applications, especially legacy systems, business intelligence (BI) tools, and custom software, is essential in modern IT environments.