MariaDB Connector/C++ Guide

Quickstart Guide for Connector/C++

MariaDB Connector/C++ Quickstart Guide

MariaDB Connector/C++ allows your C++ applications to connect to MariaDB databases, including support for TLS encryption. It provides an object-oriented design and leverages smart pointers for efficient memory management.

The most recent Stable (GA) release is MariaDB Connector/C++ 1.1.6.

Why Choose Connector/C++?

While you can use MariaDB Connector/C for C++ applications, Connector/C++ offers specific advantages for C++ development:

Feature	Connector/C++	Connector/C
Executes SQL	Yes	Yes
Object-Oriented	Yes	No
Smart Pointers	Yes	No
Implements JDBC API	Yes	No

Next Steps

To get started with MariaDB Connector/C++, you'll typically need to:

1. Download the Connector/C++ library. Look for the appropriate package for your operating system and development environment.

2. Integrate the library into your C++ project. This usually involves including header files and linking against the library during compilation.

3. Write C++ code to establish a connection, execute SQL queries, and process results using the object-oriented API.

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