How to code PHP MySQL class for master and slave setup?

Question

I have never used a master/slave setup for my mysql databases so please forgive if I make no sense here.

I am curious, let\'s say I want to have a master DB and 3

Answer 1

You should consider using mysqlnd_ms - PHP's replication and load balancing plugin.

I think this is better solution, especially for a production environment, since it's native to PHP and MySQL Proxy is still in Alpha release.

Useful links:

• https://blog.engineyard.com/2014/easy-read-write-splitting-php-mysqlnd
• http://pecl.php.net/package/mysqlnd_ms