Oracle announced some time ago that it would end support for MySQL 5.7 on October 31, 2023. This version was released in 2015 and thus received support for eight years – a considerable period of time in the software world.
The upcoming end-of-life date does mean that Oracle will no longer provide updates or security patches for MySQL 5.7. This may impact many popular web applications, including Magento 1, Shopware and WordPress, which are currently still running on MySQL 5.7.
The well-known software vendors have, of course, responded early to keep their platforms compatible with the latest MySQL version. Both Shopware and WordPress have released updates to ensure compatibility with MySQL 8.0 – the follow-up version to MySQL 5.7.
MageOne has also taken appropriate action to ensure the stability and reliability of Magento 1 even after MySQL 5.7 support ends and has released patches to it.
Given the limited time remaining until the end of support, some hosting providers have already started to discontinue support for MySQL 5.7. Therefore, it is advisable to check your current hosting package and make sure that all necessary patches are installed to ensure a smooth migration.
MySQL 8.0, released five years ago, has now established itself as a mature version and offers numerous improvements and new features over its predecessor. With better performance, increased scalability and enhanced security mechanisms to protect your data, MySQL 8.0 offers many reasons to upgrade.
It is therefore advisable to act now and prepare for the end of MySQL 5.7 support. Review your current database version, plan to upgrade to MySQL 8.x and contact your hosting provider to ensure that your web application will be optimally supported in the future.
Switching to MySQL 8.0 may be challenging at first, but the benefits this upgraded version offers are worth it. A modern, high-performance database is a crucial factor for a reliable and future-proof web application.