It primarily supports JDBC 3.0 and 4.0 specifications and is designed for MySQL versions 4.1 through 5.5.
In its prime, it was highly regarded for being a "pure Java" implementation, meaning it didn't require native MySQL client libraries to function. Mysql Connector Java 5.1.7 Bin
The "Bin" in the filename typically refers to the binary distribution, specifically mysql-connector-java-5.1.7-bin.jar . Key Features (at release) It primarily supports JDBC 3
Fixed issues where table aliases were not correctly returned in ResultSetMetaData . Critical Considerations Working With the PIX/PDQ Manager - Oracle Help Center Mysql Connector Java 5.1.7 Bin
Supports auto-loading of the driver class via the java.sql.Driver service provider mechanism.
