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MySQL Community engagement is moving into its next phase. In her new blog, Heather VanCura shares how MySQL is creating clearer ways for the community to participate, collaborate, and help shape the future of MySQL. The post covers the new MySQL governance model, the planned MySQL Steering Committee, GitHub Discussions, roadmap transparency, bug backlog visibility, Contributor Summits, and the continued focus on open collaboration across the MySQL ecosystem. Join the conversation, explore the roadmap, and help build the next chapter of MySQL innovation. 🐬 social.ora.cl/6018BDcaSI

Thank you for sharing this — we really appreciate it! This is exactly the direction we want to support: more open discussion, clearer contribution paths, and stronger collaboration with the people building and running MySQL in real-world environments. We look forward to your proposals and continued participation! 🐬

Excited to see the MySQL Contributor Summit focusing on real community input rather than a top-down roadmap! AI/vector search, developer productivity, and easier GitHub-based contributions sound like huge steps forward. Looking forward to jumping in with proposals on the new wiki. Thanks @mysql_community!

Recap of MySQL Public Discussion #4 is here — with a look back at the MySQL Contributor Summit and what comes next for MySQL contributions. Read the summary and join the conversation. social.ora.cl/6016B8USho

@yoku0825 Thank you for the clarification, and apologies for the wording. You are right — they will share their thoughts and feedback from the recent MySQL Contributor Summit, not technical sessions. Looking forward to the discussion!

@mysql_community @lrf141 @tom__bo Excuse me, I'm Japanese MySQL User Group member. I ask them to talk about their thoughts about participating recent MySQL Contributors Summit, not technical session.

As part of Heather VanCura’s JAPAC tour, the Japan MySQL User Group Meetup kicks off in Tokyo on Jun 30. Heather will share the latest MySQL community updates, and MySQL Rockstar candidates @tom__bo and @lrf141 will present technical sessions. Join us! social.ora.cl/6013B8UUKl

@rene_cannao Totally agree — great callout. performance_schema and query digests are still some of the best ways to spot issues early and keep MySQL healthy. Thanks for adding to the conversation 🙌

@mysql_community Thanks for sharing the recording! Monitoring health and catching issues early with performance_schema + query digests is still one of the highest-ROI things teams can do.

New recording from MySQL Belgium Days 2026 🚀 Learn how to monitor MySQL health, detect issues early, and improve performance with practical techniques. 👉 Watch now: social.ora.cl/6014BBuzz8

Update 🚀 Heather VanCura is joining our MySQL 9.7 LTS webinar! With a new speaker added, this session will bring even more perspective on how MySQL is evolving—from performance and security to developer-focused features and community direction. We’re covering what’s new in 9.7 and how it can impact real-world applications. 👉 What are you most interested in exploring in this release? 👉 Join us on May 12 and be part of the discussion: social.ora.cl/6017BBjpbV

How is AI changing the way we approach database security? 🚀 In our latest blog, we look at how AI is raising the bar for MySQL security—from improving threat detection to strengthening protection in increasingly complex environments. As data and workloads evolve, security strategies need to evolve as well. 👉 How are you thinking about security in your MySQL environment today? 👉 Read more and join the discussion: social.ora.cl/6016BBrP4M

@CassieJFox Hi, thanks for reaching out. The MySQL forums are a great place to get step-by-step help with installation on Windows: social.ora.cl/6018BBOu9a The community there should be able to guide you through the setup.

@mysql_community IS there any easy way to install MY SQL 8.0 in windows 11 for 2019 SAM Broadcaster? In 16 years of using SAM & MY SQL I've never used a root password, never had to drop & drag components like shell, work bench to the right box, never had to use command prompt to copy & paste, this is just way too complicated & time consuming. I cannot broadcast with out help to do this set up. SAM BC Exe will not install until proper data base is installed corrrectly. I am an indie broadcaster, No one else uses my lap top. SO is it "Server" "development computer" or Custom" Do you have a specific tutorial?

@rene_cannao @rene_cannao great point—this is definitely an interesting area, especially as setups get more complex. We’ll be covering a mix of new features and improvements in 9.7, and it would be great to hear your perspective as well. Definitely join the session!

@mysql_community Looking forward to this. Performance and security improvements in newer versions are always welcome. One area that’s evolved a lot is how proxies and connection layers interact with the latest engine changes — curious which features you’re most excited about for production HA.

What’s new in MySQL 9.7 LTS? 🚀 Join our webinar to explore new features, performance improvements, and security updates. Which feature are you most curious about? 👉 Register: social.ora.cl/6016BB1oA0

@rene_cannao 👍 Thank you!

Thank you @mysql_community for sharing the recording! In this session me and @ask_dba showed how combining MyVector (vector storage + HNSW indexing directly in MySQL) with @proxysql turns a standard MySQL instance into a fully AI-ready system — without adding a separate vector DB or forcing schema changes. ProxySQL handles the intelligent routing, RAG query rewriting, and observability layer so the application stays simple while getting native vector search + natural-language capabilities. Would love to hear how others are experimenting with AI on top of their existing MySQL setups!

New recording from MySQL Belgium Days 2026 is now available 🚀 Learn how AI-ready MySQL, vector search, and ProxySQL integration can transform performance and data operations. 👉 Watch now: social.ora.cl/6010BB1FRQ

🚀 Introducing MySQL 9.7 LTS: New Features for Modern Application Development May 12 at 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM EST / 5:00 PM CEST 👉 Join us on May 12 for an in-depth look at MySQL 9.7 LTS, the latest long-term support release built with a strong developer focus. In this webinar, we will explore the newest innovations designed to help organizations build, scale, and secure modern applications faster. 👉 Discover what is new in MySQL along with advancements in MySQL Server REST Service, the Hypergraph optimizer, and security including dynamic data masking and OpenID authentication. We will also cover powerful developer-centric enhancements such as the in-database JavaScript programming language and JSON duality, as well as the latest features, bug fixes, and security updatesincluded in the release. 👉 Whether you are a developer, architect, DBA, or IT leader, this session will show you how MySQL 9.7 LTS can help you accelerate application development while improving performance, flexibility, and security. 👉 Speakers: Mike Frank – Director, MySQL Product Management Jayant Sharma – Senior Director, MySQL Product Management Registration links: social.ora.cl/6015BB16Ah

How is the MySQL community evolving? 🚀 In our latest update, we share how community discussions are shaping the roadmap—from faster innovation to greater transparency and stronger collaboration. With MySQL 9.7, expanded early access, and clearer paths for feedback and contributions, the direction is becoming more open and community-driven: ➡️ faster, meaningful innovation ➡️ improved transparency ➡️ more ways to participate We are also announcing the MySQL Contributor Summit (May 26, 2026), a hybrid event for deeper technical collaboration across the ecosystem. 👉 Read more and get involved: social.ora.cl/6017BBEVZ9

It’s here 🚀 MySQL 9.7.0 LTS is now generally available. This release marks an important milestone—establishing the next LTS baseline for MySQL while continuing to expand access to key capabilities across both Community and Enterprise editions. Highlights include: => Expanded functionality in MySQL Community Edition (observability, telemetry, HA, performance) => Dynamic Data Masking for Enterprise users => Enhancements for modern application development and operations MySQL 9.7.0 LTS reflects our ongoing direction: delivering more value, more openly, and closer to the needs of our users. 👉 Learn more: Learn more: social.ora.cl/6017BB8hP7

🛠️💬 Reminder: our interactive webinar “Troubleshooting Common MySQL Issues: Ask the Experts Live!” is happening tomorrow, April 14! Join MySQL experts as they walk through real-world issues—from performance bottlenecks to replication and configuration pitfalls—plus live demos and open Q&A. Bring your questions and get answers in real time. Don’t miss this chance to learn directly from the experts and sharpen your troubleshooting skills! More details and registration: social.ora.cl/6013B6FaDT

🗓️ Facing MySQL performance bottlenecks, connection errors, replication glitches, or configuration pitfalls? Join our interactive live webinar Apr 14: “Troubleshooting Common MySQL Issues: Ask the Experts Live!” with Mario Beck, Marco Carlessi, and Nicolas De Rico—plus real-time Q&A! Find out more & Register: social.ora.cl/6014B6IrO0

🎬 Watch on demand (recording from MySQL Belgium Days): learn how modern MySQL protocol capabilities can boost uptime and transparency. Daniel Van Eeden shares practical ways to use connection metadata, tracking features, compression updates, and Performance Schema for real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and version management—valuable for architects, developers, and large-scale operators. social.ora.cl/6019B6mycB

🎬 New video recording from MySQL Belgian Days: learn how real-world teams can seamlessly combine SQL and document models with MySQL JSON Duality Views. From API-driven apps to analytics, Pep Pla (Percona) walks through implementation details and practical patterns to keep queries fast, preserve referential integrity, and deliver flexible JSON outputs. social.ora.cl/6016B6gpan

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🎉 To celebrate MySQL’s 30th anniversary, hear what our partners, customers, and the MySQL Community are saying about MySQL. Today’s segment is the General Opening—more parts coming soon.

🐬🚨Oracle MySQL Community Early Access Builds Are Here! The MySQL 9.7.0 Community Edition Early Access Release build is now available! In continuation of Oracle's commitment to the MySQL Community, and as shared with the community, we are pursuing a three-pronged strategy: ① Deliver innovation by introducing developer-focused features into the MySQL Community Edition. ② Extend and enrich the ecosystem and adoption. ③ Increased transparency and encouraging broader community participation. New features in MySQL 9.7.0: ⦿ Flow-control monitoring for MySQL InnoDB Cluster (Group Replication) ⦿ MySQL JSON Duality Views ⦿ Hypergraph Optimizer ⦿ Telemetry (OpenTelemetry / OTLP) ⦿ Profile-Guided Optimization (PGO) ⦿ Multi-threaded applier: extended applier statistics social.ora.cl/6011B6uPvv Our next public MySQL Community discussion will be on March 23. Join our next Public MySQL Community Roadmap Discussion Webinar (Edition #2). Register at social.ora.cl/6010B6uPvQ

Hi ChutwumanKalu, we are sorry to hear the issues you have. Since there could be multiple reasons why your SQL workbench keep crashing, we would suggest you to submit a bug or raise the question at one of our forums, you can find more details on how to at: social.ora.cl/6010hADq2. Thank you.

@mysql_community Why does my SQL workbench keep crashing?

🚀 Introducing MySQL HeatWave Migration Assistant in Workbench—migrate on-prem MySQL to Oracle Cloud (OCI) easily with step-by-step guidance, fast transfers, and minimal downtime. Start today! social.ora.cl/6013hHTCt

MySQL Community is hiring! We’re looking for a MySQL Architect, Community & Ecosystem. This role combines deep MySQL/cloud architecture experience with community leadership—engaging developers across forums and events, producing technical blogs/tutorials, and partnering closely with engineering and product to turn feedback into roadmap impact. Recommendations are very welcome. If you’d like to refer someone, or you’re considering applying yourself, apply here: social.ora.cl/6015h2Ox3