'This is a step in the right direction': Oracle set to open up MySQL - but will it be everything developers wish for?

Date:
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0000

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Oracle was previously slated over how it handled MySQL the company now has a new plan to involve the community.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Oracle admitted it needed a new approach back in February Now, the company has a new community-focused approach to MySQL Community roles and steering committee will ensure maximum quality Oracle's VP of External Standards & Community Engagement, Heather VanCura, has revealed in a blog post the company's "next phase" of MySQL community engagement as it seeks to the open-source database project more transparent and collaborative.

The update comes after community criticism over Oracle's leadership of the project, and the company has finally responded with new governance
frameworks. In February 2026, Community Manager Frederic Descamps admitted
the project was letting down community members. Descamps promised a
"decisive" and "reinvigorated" approach. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: Oracle announces "next phase" of MySQL VanCura clearly acknowledged the role that community members have played in MySQL over the past three decades, referencing the need for visibility and deeper participation.

Under the new plans, Contributors can participate through code submissions, bug testing, code reviews, technical discussions and more. Experiences Contributors can become Committers, taking on responsibilities like code quality maintenance, and they're set to be guided by Mentors and Project Leads. You may like Oracle slams report claiming a massive Microsoft cloud deal collapsed as 'inaccurate' OpenAI and Microsoft make a huge change to their exclusive partnership OpenAI says Microsoft has limited our ability to build customer base, praises new Amazon relationship

"Trust is built through transparent processes, clear decision-making, and meaningful opportunities for participation," VanCura added.

Oracle also launched a new Vulnerability Group and Technical Steering Committee. AWS, Google Cloud and Oracle will have representatives on the committee, but the company also noted the need for "additional perspectives from users of MySQL." Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners
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Percona co-founder Peter Zaitsev praised Oracle for its clear willingness to want to make changes (via The Register ): "This is a step and in the right direction... Oracle has shown a desire to show more openness to the community in terms of sharing and including the wider community in the decision-making process."

Looking ahead, VanCura promises to share metrics with the community, engage
in more discussions and uphold a high quality of contributions. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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