Explore the challenges facing MySQL since the release of version 8.0 in 2018 in this informative video. Delve into critical crashes, performance regressions, and stability issues that have plagued recent MySQL releases. Examine the performance differences between MySQL 8.0 and 5.7, analyze the impact of critical crashes in versions 8.0.38, 8.4.1, and 9.0.0, and consider whether version 8.4 offers improvements over 8.0.36. Investigate the correlation between increased features and bug occurrences in MySQL. Conclude with a summary of findings and expert insights on the current state of MySQL at the end of 2024, providing valuable context for database administrators and developers working with this popular relational database management system.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
MySQL 8.0 vs 5.7 Performance
Critical Crash in 8.0.38, 8.4.1 and 9.0.0
Is 8.4 better than 8.0.36?
More Features = More Bugs
Summary and my thoughts
Taught by
Hussein Nasser