MySQL benefits from a large and technically rigorous community—people who run MySQL at scale, test it in diverse environments, and surface issues (and ideas) that make the product better. Over the last year, we’ve been listening to community feedback and, since January 2026, sharing our updated community engagement approach (see: A New Era of MySQL Community […]

Following the strong participation in our first Public MySQL Community Roadmap Discussion (with attendees joining from around the world), we are excited to invite you to the second edition of this public community webinar series.   In our latest blog post, we have published a brief recap of the first webinar—highlighting the key roadmap themes, how […]

Sensitive data has a way of showing up in unexpected places: an “email” column in a demo app, a forgotten “token” field in a logging table, or free-text notes that quietly become regulated data. I wanted a lightweight, repeatable way to answer a simple question on any MySQL instance: Where is sensitive data likely to […]

Oracle values the MySQL community. MySQL is fundamental to our data strategy. Oracle firmly believes that MySQL’s enduring strength arises from this vibrant global community. We are excited to work with the MySQL Community on the strategy we announced in Belgium, January 29, 2026, including adding more features and functionality, accelerating innovation directly in the […]

As discussed in the earlier blog post A new Era of Community Engagement, there are many ways to connect with the MySQL Community.  MySQL Community: Ways to Learn, Connect, and Contribute (and See What’s Next)  MySQL is shaped by the people who use it—developers, DBAs, educators, user group leaders, and contributors around the world. The […]

If you’ve ever dived into MySQL configuration, you’ve probably come across the term “SQL modes.” These are powerful settings that can change how MySQL interprets SQL queries, handles data validation, and even enforces certain standards. But with great power comes great responsibility – choosing the wrong mode can lead to unexpected behaviors, data inconsistencies, or […]

As we shared in the MySQL Belgium Days in January, and summarized in the latest blog post , we are excited to invite you to an upcoming MySQL community webinar. This is an opportunity to connect directly with the MySQL team. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 am ET and join […]

Right before FOSDEM kicked off, the preFOSDEM MySQL Belgian Days returned to the usual place in Brussels for two packed days (Jan 29-30, 2026). The format stayed true to what makes this event special: a friendly, hallway-track-heavy gathering with serious technical content — this year running two parallel tracks and the grand final: the RockStars […]

As we mark the milestone of MySQL’s 30-year anniversary, the celebrations around the globe have been a testament to the widespread impact and popularity of the Dolphin. This week’s annual preFOSDEM MySQL Belgian Days in Brussels are not only an opportunity to celebrate, but also a chance for Oracle to share some key updates on […]

MySQL is taking a significant step forward by rethinking how foreign key constraints and cascades are managed. Starting with MySQL 9.6, foreign key checks and cascade operations will be handled directly by the SQL engine rather than the InnoDB storage engine. This improvement addresses long-standing challenges with change tracking, binary log replication, and data consistency, making […]