The Mysql2 gem is meant to serve the extremely common use-case of connecting, querying and iterating on results. Some database libraries out there serve as direct 1:1 mappings of the already complex C ...

The code is distributed under BSD License, but if you build the library, then the binary will be linked dynamically to mysqlclient, which is published under GPL or commercial license as of this ...

Nearly 200 developers, users, and companies from the MySQL ecosystem have urged Oracle in an open letter to reconsider the future governance of the open-source database. The letter was published after ...

This year, Oracle has already tried to placate fears about MySQL’s development and adoption, as its apparent stagnation has meant it is ill-positioned for the short-term future. Issues abound, meaning ...

Oracle has announced a new strategy for the further development of MySQL. Under new leadership, numerous features from the Enterprise Edition are to be incorporated into the free Community Edition.

Oracle sets out "three-pronged strategy" to refresh its focus on MySQL There's a clear focus on community engagement and trust building MySQL's roadmap is also set to be available to view Oracle MySQL ...

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