5.4.35 mysql_get_server_version()

unsigned long
mysql_get_server_version(MYSQL *mysql)

Description

Returns an integer that represents the MySQL server version. The value has the format XXYYZZ, where XX is the major version, YY is the release level (or minor version), and ZZ is the sub-version within the release level:

major_version*10000 + release_level*100 + sub_version

For example, "8.4.3" is returned as 80403.

This function is useful in client programs for determining whether some version-specific server capability exists.

Return Values

An integer that represents the MySQL server version.

Errors

None.