"Oracle is taking steps to "repair" its relationship with the MySQL community, according to sources, by moving "commercial-only" features into the database application's Community Edition and prioritizing developer needs. The "new era" was discussed at a pre-FOSDEM MySQL and Friends event in Belgium. According to a summary seen by The Register, it focused on reinvigorating the MySQL community after a period under Big Red's watch in which the project's headcount fell and developers considered alternatives to the venerable database."
"Structural changes were also mentioned, with the MySQL group moving into Oracle's cloud group. Oracle's presentation leaned heavily on promises, including moving features previously limited to the commercial edition into the community version of the application. Key features on their way to the Community Edition include vector functions, which are considered critical for AI workloads. Big Red may have a few fences to mend. Earlier this month, developers held a meeting in San Francisco regarding management of the project."
Oracle intends to repair relations with the MySQL community by returning formerly commercial-only features to the Community Edition and prioritizing developer needs. The MySQL group has been reorganized into Oracle's cloud group as a structural change. Promised Community Edition additions include vector functions aimed at AI workloads. Developers have expressed concern that features are migrating to cloud and enterprise products, prompting meetings and consideration of alternatives. Oracle aims to avoid user-base fragmentation seen in other projects. Some developers remain skeptical while others are willing to give the company another chance.
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