What is difference between mysql_connect and mysql_pconnect?
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13-Jun-2011mysql_connect opens up a database connection every time a page is loaded. mysql_pconnect opens up a
connection, and keeps it open across multiple requests.
mysql_pconnect uses less resources, because it does not need to establish a database connection every
time a page is loaded.