Dear Oracle, we need to talk about the future of MySQL

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-27T10:46:22+00:00

A group of MySQL users and developers aims to establish an independent foundation for the database's future, citing concerns over Oracle's management. They've given Oracle until March's end to join or they'll move forward independently.

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2026-02-27 10:46:22

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A group of MySQL users and developers has proposed forming an independent foundation to guide the future of the open-source database, inviting Oracle, its owner, to participate. They express concerns about MySQL’s declining popularity, lack of transparency in Oracle’s development, difficulty for the community to contribute, and missing modern features. The group has given Oracle until the end of March to signal its willingness to collaborate, otherwise, they plan to proceed without the company.

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