Oracle promises a “significant new approach” to MySQL – will this mean big changes?

• Oracle lays out a “three-pronged strategy” to renew its focus on MySQL
• The focus is clearly on community engagement and building trust
• The MySQL roadmap should also be available for viewing

Frederic Descamps, Oracle MySQL Community Manager, has promised a “significant new approach” to MySQL in response to concerns from the open source community.

Users expressed concerns about reduced commit activity, slow innovation, and a lack of transparency. Founder Michael Widenius had also previously said he was “heartbroken” about the job cuts in engineering.