MySQL 5.7 Release Notes
unsigned long mysql_get_server_version(MYSQL
*mysql)
Description
Returns an integer that represents the MySQL server version. The
value has the format XYYZZ where
X 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, "5.7.17" is returned
as 50717.
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.