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Im sure most of the php developers here knows how to use mysql or mysqli now my question is
Which is better? Mysql or Mysqli? And why?
please answer me guys.

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The mysql extension provides a procedural interface and is intended for use only with MySQL versions older than 4.1.3. This extension can be used with versions of MySQL 4.1.3 or newer, but not all of the latest MySQL server features will be available.

Note:
If you are using MySQL versions 4.1.3 or later it is strongly recommended that you use the mysqli extension instead.

Taken from:
http://php.net/manual/en/mysqli.overview.php

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I found Mysqli better from an OOP point of view. However I found the encapsulation a complete pain when using the object in ajax functions. My problem (procedural coder background) not a prtoblem with mysqli.

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I see... so the MYSQLi is better for OOP. well thanks.

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