Database Extraction Layer Does php has Database extraction layer?

[patelg 0]

Hi PHP geeks,Do you know if php has Database extraction layer? like Java has. Which is used for development of database layer, so it become easy to change the database if you wish to without modifying so much code underneath....Any ideas is welcome.I am sure there should be something which is being used and reliable and mature.I am new to PHP so want to use it if it is there. Good to know from experienced developer about there developing experience.Thanks in advance.

[arboc7 0]

I am not aware of a specific database abstraction layer, but you could create one yourself...just use the various PHP-database communication functions (find them at http://php.net/ then go to "Documentation). I personally always use MySQL because it is great, can hold lots and lots of data, and very stable.Hope something here helps!!