Issue with MySQL Connector/J package
Issue with MySQL Connector/J package
You were attempting to connect using JDBC with MySQL. The error indicates the MySQL JDBC driver isn't found. After installing the driver and adding its JAR to your project references, the issue persists—check the JDBC URL in your connection string or ensure the driver is properly recognized by your environment.
The specific IDE wasn't mentioned, and the runtime component being utilized came from that IDE.
Consider adopting Maven or Gradle for building projects and InteliJ Idea for Java development. VS Code offers capabilities but lacks the full set of tools needed for a smooth Java workflow. Make sure to install the specified library from the repository link provided. If you must stick with jar files, locate the download button in the Files section of the Maven repository page. Here’s an example connection to a MySQL 8.0.33 server on Ubuntu: https://github.com/Pequla/winterland-plu...rvice.java