The Problem: Connecting a Java App to MySQL

One of the most recent challenges I faced was connecting a Java application to a MySQL database. The application was designed to interact with the database, but it kept failing to establish a connection. After some investigation, I discovered that the issue was related to the MySQL user authentication method.

The Solution: Updating the MySQL User Authentication Method
To resolve the connection issue, I followed these steps:
Open the MySQL prompt using the sudo command:

bash
sudo mysql -u root

Switch to the mysql database:
sql

USE mysql;

Update the user table to change the authentication method for the root user:
sql

UPDATE user SET plugin='mysql_native_password' WHERE User='root';

Flush the privileges to apply the changes:
sql

FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Exit the MySQL prompt:
sql

exit;

Restart the MySQL service:
bash

sudo service mysql restart

After following these steps, the Java application was able to successfully connect to the MySQL database, and I could continue working on the project.

cd my-java-app

mvn clean install

Starting the JAR Application
Navigate to the target directory of your project:

cd target

Run the generated JAR file:

java -jar my-java-app-1.0-SNAPSHOT.jar

My Journey with HNG Internship
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I'm eager to apply the problem-solving skills I've developed to real-world projects during the internship. By the end of the program, I aim to become a proficient backend developer and be well-prepared for a career in the tech industry.

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