[MySQL Workbench] Effortlessly Manage Your Database: Create a Database and Import Data Using GUI (A Complete Guide with Pictures!)

Managing databases doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With MySQL Workbench, you can simplify database creation and data importation using its intuitive graphical user interface (GUI). In this guide, I’ll walk you through creating a database and importing data from a CSV file without manually defining tables.

Why MySQL Workbench?

MySQL Workbench provides a comprehensive and user-friendly interface for managing MySQL databases. It allows you to perform various database operations, including creating databases and importing data, with ease.

Before diving in, if you’re new to MySQL Workbench, you can check out my previous post on how to set it up here: [Windows] How to Install MySQL Workbench and Server: A Complete Guide (with Pictures!) or [Mac OS] How to Install MySQL Workbench and Server: A Complete Guide (with Pictures!). It covers everything from installation to setting up your first connection.

Step 1: Create a New Database

1. Open MySQL Workbench:

• Launch MySQL Workbench from your applications menu.