# Introduction Database creation is a fundamental skill for any database administrator. This challenge helps you practice creating a database in MySQL using the command line interface. Before storing any data in MySQL, you need to create a database to organize and contain your data. A database serves as a structured container that holds tables, views, and other database objects. In this challenge, you will create a database for a bookstore application, which could later be used to store information about books, customers, and sales.
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