How to provide the mysql connection jar file?

You can add a jar file to the MySQL connection/driver by following these steps:

1. You can download the MySQL driver’s jar file from the official MySQL website (https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/j/) that is suitable for your operating system and MySQL version.
2. Copy the downloaded jar file into your project folder. You can place it in the lib folder under the project’s root directory, or in any other folder where you want to store the jar file.
3. Open the build path settings in your project. The specific steps may vary depending on the IDE you are using, but you can typically find it in the project settings or properties. For example, in Eclipse, you can right-click on the project, then select “Properties”, and then choose the “Java Build Path” tab.
4. In the path settings, locate and select the “Library” or “Classpath” tab.
5. Click on “Add External JARs” (or similar button) to add the MySQL driver jar file that you copied. Then browse and select the file.
6. Click on either the “Apply” or “OK” button to save the changes.

Now, your project should be able to use the MySQL driver. You can import MySQL-related classes into your code and use them to establish a connection with the MySQL database.