What are the simplest php scripts for sending and retrieving data to and from a mysql database?

Question by ampersand1: What are the simplest php scripts for sending and retrieving data to and from a mysql database?
I am setting up a web accessable database for a small library special collection and I need php script examples for sending and retieving data.

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Answer by aarushi2001
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