java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: com.mysql.jdbc.Driver in Eclipse

Question

What is wrong with the code there are lots of error while debugging. I am writing a code for a singleton class to connect with the database mysql.

Here is my code

Answer 1

JDBC API mostly consists of interfaces which work independently of any database. A database specific driver is required for each database which implements the JDBC API.

First download the MySQL connector jar from www.mysql.com, then:

Right Click the project -- > build path -- > configure build path

In the libraries tab press Add External Jar and select your jar.