title: What is the best way to connect to and query a MySQL database using PHP?
body: <p>This is a pretty easy question but I would like some clarity on something.</p>
  
  <p>I have seen a number of different ways to connect and query a MySql Database using PHP but which is the best way to connect and create a query using php ? </p>
  
  <p>Hope this makes sense. </p>
  
  <p>Thanks </p>