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I want to know if it's possible to use Node.js in place of MySQL.

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closed as off-topic by Zistoloen, John Conde♦ Oct 4 '13 at 11:12

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This question appears to be off-topic because it is about programming which is off-topic at Pro Webmasters. Programming questions may be asked at Stack Overflow but be sure to read their FAQ before posting to ensure your question meets their guidelines. –  John Conde♦ Oct 4 '13 at 11:12
    
Not so sure this in regards to programming since Node.js has a built-in HTTP server. –  dan♦ Oct 4 '13 at 11:47
    
Unfortunately it is also too broad for this site. –  John Conde♦ Oct 4 '13 at 15:54
    
Out of scope does seem more accurate. –  dan♦ Oct 4 '13 at 16:28
    
I want to know if it's possible to use a sofa in place of my car? –  JamesRyan Oct 7 '13 at 13:38

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No, it's not. Node.js and MySQL are completely different things.

From http://nodejs.org:

Node.js is a platform built on Chrome's JavaScript runtime for easily building fast, scalable network applications. Node.js uses an event-driven, non-blocking I/O model that makes it lightweight and efficient, perfect for data-intensive real-time applications that run across distributed devices.

From http://mysql.com:

The world's most popular open source database

As you can see, one is a database (MySQL), the other one isn't.

You can however use MySQL and Node.js together, or you can use a plethora of other database systems in combination with Node.

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No and yes.

No because Node.js is just a javascript library not a DB.

Yes because there's something being cooked right now called tingodb which is a DB and capable of replacing MySQL.

http://www.tingodb.com/

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