title: What is the best implementation for boolean in MySQL using Java to connect to the database?
body: <p>I currently have a MySQL database set up with a Java client accessing and using the database. I need a Boolean data type in the database to determine whether some actions are allowed by various users of the database. What is the best implementation of Boolean that you can use in MySQL since there is no Boolean data type?</p>
  
  <p>I know that <code>TinyInt</code> can be used with a <code>PreparedStatement</code> with <code>setByte(int parameterIndex, byte x</code> and I also know that <code>Bit</code> can also be used with <code>setBoolean(int parameterIndex, boolean x)</code>. Which of these is the better solution for a Boolean value? And if there is a better solution, what would it be?</p>