This site has a short
mysql tutorial that introdces the basics
of working with mysql such as planning
and creating the database, inserting
data, selecting, conditionals, etc.
This comprehensive
reference includes a chapter that is
an introductory tutorial showing how
to use the mysql client program to create
and use a simple database.
MySQL++ Manual for
using the Mysql++ C++ API includes examples
and a tutorial. You can download the
api from the download link at the top
of the page. There is also a java driver
and odbc connector on the download page.
Article giving an
overview of MySQL's features and drawbacks,
showing you how to install MySQL on
Mac OS X, and introducing you to some
of MySQL's notable technical aspects.