Since PHP 5.5, mysql_connect() extension is deprecated. Now it is recommended to use one of the 2 alternatives.
PHP mysqli_connect() function is used to connect with MySQL database. It returns resource if connection is established or null.
Syntaxresource mysqli_connect (server, username, password)
PHP mysqli_close() function is used to disconnect with MySQL database. It returns true if connection is closed or false.
Syntaxbool mysqli_close(resource $resource_link)
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