Users have six months to migrate from MySQL 8.0 if they are to stay on a supported version of the open source database, or face security and reliability risks.… Percona, a provider of open source ...

In database management, it’s easy to assume that newer technologies are always better. While many database solutions have gained popularity in recent years, MySQL—one of the oldest and most widely ...

MySQL is changing the way foreign key constraints and cascades are managed. Starting with MySQL 9.6, foreign key validation and cascade actions are handled by the SQL layer rather than the InnoDB ...

Oracle has instigated "widespread layoffs" across its core MySQL development team, sparking concern about the future of one of the world's most popular open-source databases.… Around 70 members of the ...

In May of 2025, MySQL celebrated its 30th anniversary. Not many technology projects go strong for three decades, let alone at the level of use that MySQL enjoys. MySQL is listed at #2 on the ...

Grafana needs data to be useful. Phil Hajjar walks you through the process of using a MySQL database as a source for data visualization in Grafana. Grafana is one of the most widely-used interactive ...