# Introduction In this project, you will learn how to access the MySQL database, convert a date string to a date type object, and save the SQL statement to a script file. ## ð Preview ![Unfinished](https://file.labex.io/namespace/718bace8-27a3-4200-a588-dde4041ceeb9/mysql/project-columbus-discovery-of-the-new-world/lab-columbus-discovery-of-the-new-world/assets/img_1.png) ## ðŊ Tasks In this project, you will learn: - How to access the MySQL database using the `sudo` command without a password - How to write an SQL statement to convert a date string to a date type object - How to save the SQL statement to a script file and run it in the MySQL client ## ð Achievements After completing this project, you will be able to: - Understand how to access the MySQL database and execute SQL statements - Convert date strings to date type objects using SQL - Create and run SQL script files to automate database tasks
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