Everyone knows what the default database isolation level of MySQL is, right? Yes, it is RR. But why do major internet ...

MySQL's open-source nature presents both challenges and opportunities, particularly in balancing community-driven development with sustainable business models.

The MySQL relational database serves as a back end for millions of websites, and powers millions of non-Internet data-handling applications. In 2009 ownership of MySQL passed to Oracle when it ...

Come October 2023, MySQL 5.7 will no longer receive updates or security patches. It’s time to understand your options and plan for the path ahead.

Contrary to the notion that MySQL is in decline, it’s expanding across industries and keeping pace with technological advancements.

New features in MySQL 9.0.0 This initial 9.x Innovation release, Oracle says, is preparation for new features in upcoming releases. But it still contains useful things and can be upgraded to from ...

Today, PlanetScale, the well-funded MySQL database company founded by the co-creators of the Vitess open source project, announced that it is forking MySQL in order to add vector support — in ...

Looking to use an open source general-purpose database? This extensive comparison of MySQL vs. PostgreSQL explores the strengths and weaknesses of each.