Discover how to use aggregate functions and GROUP BY in MySQL to answer big questions about your data! This post guides beginners through counting, averaging, and categorizing records with friendly library metaphors, clear examples, and humor. A great way to level up your SQL skills and get your data stories told.

Introducing new APIs in Cluster/J to help applications handle schema changes

The first of two parts describing new features in Cluster/J, the NoSQL Java development environment for MySQL NDB Cluster.

Discover how to combine information from multiple tables using JOINs in MySQL! This beginner-friendly guide explains INNER JOINs (and friends) with fun library metaphors, approachable SQL examples, and practical tips to help you unlock the true power of your relational database.

MySQL HeatWave feature announcements at Oracle AI World

This blog post introduces WebAssembly (Wasm) support in MySQL Heatwave! For the first time, you can bring high-performance, portable code, compiled from Rust, C++, and many more languages, directly to your MySQL data, unlocking a new universe of speed, flexibility, and innovation.

MySQL HeatWave Lakehouse enables queries on file formats like Parquet, Avro, ND-JSON and CSV in an object store. This blog introduces support for the Delta Lake table format, thereby enabling ACID-compliant applications on data in the object store.

This blog is focused on Model Context Protocol (MCP). MCP is an open standard enabling seamless integration between applications powered by large language models (LLMs) and external data sources and/or tools. The MySQL HeatWave MCP Server provides a collection of specialized tools that help you leverage the full capabilities of both MySQL HeatWave and MySQL AI.

This blog explains Hybrid Search capabilities within MySQL HeatWave, describing how it combines the strengths of keyword-based (BM25) and semantic (embedding) search. It explains the benefits for advanced information retrieval and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, highlighting how hybrid search supports complex business scenarios that require both contextual understanding and exact match capabilities.

Unlock the secrets to reliable databases with primary and foreign keys! This beginner-friendly post uses engaging library metaphors and approachable SQL examples to show how keys keep your MySQL tables organized and your data relationships strong. Learn how to build, enforce, and practice these essential building blocks in your own projects.