Using Sequel Pro on macOS to Manage MySQL and MariaDB Databases

Sequel Pro is a simple and user‑friendly database management application for macOS that supports both MySQL and MariaDB.

The author, a senior architect, demonstrates how to connect to a remote MySQL server using the standard connection mode, which requires entering the following fields:

Name – an arbitrary label for the connection.

Username – typically root .

Host – the server IP address.

Password – the account password.

Database – optional default database.

Port – default MySQL port 3306 (or the configured port).

After filling in the details, three buttons appear: Add to Favorites (stores the connection), Save changes (updates an existing connection), and Test Connection (verifies connectivity before saving).

Once connected, the main interface is divided into several modules:

Database selection.

Table structure view.

Table content view.

Relationship view between tables.

Additional panels such as Triggers, Table Info, and Query editor.

The Query panel allows writing and executing SQL statements; selected statements can be run with cmd+R .

Throughout the guide, screenshots illustrate each step, including the connection window, the favorites list, and the various UI panels.

At the end, the author offers a downloadable interview question set (BAT) for readers who reply with a specific keyword.