Access managed mysql database from Mobile app

As far as I know, it is not advisable to access the managed database directly from a mobile app. For instance, if you are distributing the app to a lot of users, later, the login credentials may be leaked.

The best way is to create a web resource( you can use PHP and JSON) to make the API.

There are many techniques to address your concern about hard-coded credentials within the Application code. You might opt to store credentials in a configuration file as seen in applications like WordPress or Django. You may also use Environment Variables to host your credentials or a technique I’ve used in the past is to employ a secrets management engine such as Hashicorp Vault.

The best thing to do is to work out what solution provides the best solution for you. There is a total cost of owner ship increase as the complexity of solution rises.

I hope this helps somewhat.

BR

Andmoo

Thanks for your answer.

If you’re asking if your own authored application can connect directly to MySQL; Yes.

I am using java, but i dont to hardcode the mysql username and password within the app. i think its not safe.

any other ways?

Binu

@BinuJohn

I’m afraid I don’t fully understand what you’re asking about.

If you’re asking if your own authored application can connect directly to MySQL; What language is your Mobile Application written in? It’s likely to have native database connector that you can use to run queries against a DO Managed Database Instance.

BR

andmoo