SQLyog is a user-friendly development and IT tool that simplifies MySQLdatabase administration. Its intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) makes it easy to access MySQL's powerful features, even for beginners. This streamlined approach helps mitigate and minimize the challenges of managing databases through traditional text-based tools, configuration files, and command lines.
Highly powerful and flexible
SQLyog features a user-friendly visual interface for managing complex tasks, including design, editing, and querying. It offers various pre-defined tools for simple tasks. For more complex projects, its graphical editor generates accurate SQL syntax, helping users perform tasks while also learning from their experiences in a quicker, more intuitive approach.
The program has a main drawback, however. Its complicated per-user licensing model is very confusing. Users must navigate multiple editions with different functionalities, which can be confusing and expensive for larger teams. This complexity makes it difficult for casual users to adopt the software widely, limiting its appeal and usability.
A lot to improve
SQLyog is a valuable tool since it breaks down the complexity of MySQL's text interface by offering a user-friendly GUI. It effectively manages databases of any size and supports secure remote access through SSH/HTTP tunneling. Still, it’s a bit complicated, but recommended for those who appreciate simplicity and clarity.
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Cathy Buggs
I was born and raised in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. I started working in a branch of the military before moving into the computer industry in 1979. We moved to Cape Town in 1983 where I worked for a import/export company. I then joined De Beers, where I worked for the next 20 years, rising to become the IT Manager at one of the De Beers mines. I retired in 2007 and since then I have enjoyed a third career as a freelance writer, editor and freelance tutor to disadvantaged students mainly over the internet. I have always had a deep love for English and the written word and have relished writing and expanding my skill set. I love reading and also dabble in many arts and crafts. My husband and I love camping, travelling and using our 4X4 to spend as much time as possible in the wild areas of Southern Africa.
SQLyog is an easy-to-use, compact and very fast graphical tool to manage your MySQL database anywhere in the world. There are a number of features designed to help you speed up your database development.
Top tools include:
Shortcuts to quickly generate SQL statements and paste object names
Learn MySQL by looking at the SQL generated by SQLyog
Multi-tab query editor and result-set editor
Multiple Query Execution
Multi-threaded query execution with option to stop long running queries
SQL templates
Excel-style grid interface to view/update resultsets
Very good ti helpull developer when they build aplication to finish their project
Anonymous user
Excelent . It's really good for managing your database especially when it comes to a huge database. :)Jehreykein
Anonymous user
SQLyog is easy-to-use. The Best of all MySQL GUI! I was evaluating this software from past 3 years, now I am thinking of buying 3 Unlimited Pack for my own firm. Keep up the good work guys!
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