MySQL 9.7 uitgebracht: eerste grote LTS-versie sinds 8.4 met enterprise-functies

Oracle has released MySQL 9.7.0, establishing a new long-term support series that represents the first major LTS version since MySQL 8.4. This release comes at a time when community members have expressed concerns regarding the pace of MySQL development and Oracle's sustained investment in the database platform. The new version introduces enterprise-oriented capabilities to the community edition, potentially addressing some of the apprehensions about the project's future direction. The availability of MySQL 9.7 LTS signals Oracle's intention to continue supporting the widely-used open-source database system with regular updates and extended maintenance windows.