To create a MySQL database, developers can follow a step-by-step guide using either the command line interface (CLI) or MySQL Workbench. The first step is to download the MySQL server and log in as a user with database creation privileges. Next, choose between CLI and MySQL Workbench for simplicity and ease of use. Before creating a new database, it's essential to check existing databases using the `SHOW DATABASES` command. To create a new database, use the `CREATE DATABASE` command followed by the desired database name. Once created, users can employ the `USE` statement to switch to their newly created database and work with it. Additionally, SingleStoreDB is a real-time, distributed SQL database that unifies transactions and analytics in a single engine, offering high-speed access to large datasets and simplifying the development of fast, modern enterprise applications.