In April, Oracle ACEs from all around the world created more than 600 blog posts and articles, sharing tips and tricks, insights, and knowledge on various platforms. We have highlighted some of them for you to read and enjoy, focusing on MySQL.

Marcelo Altmann
Oracle ACE Associate
: MySQL & Heatwave Summit Recap

Last week, I had the chance to attend the MySQL & HeatWave Summit, where I also got to talk about Readyset. It was a jam-packed two days, full of back-to-back sessions focused on MySQL HeatWave and Enterprise features. Alongside all the technical deep dives, there were also great Community talks showcasing some of the largest MySQL deployments out there. Tons of learning, lots of interesting conversations — overall, a fantastic event! Read more.

Vinicius Grippa
Oracle ACE Director
: Benchmarking MySQL Server With mysqlslap: Estimating Capacity, Not Absolute Limits

When I’m working with MySQL, I care not just about whether a single query is slow, but how much total load the server can handle before performance starts to drop. Tools like mysqlslap help by generating synthetic workloads to simulate multiple clients and measure the server’s Queries Per Second (QPS). Read more

Satwik Reddy Jambula
Oracle ACE Associate
: Maximizing Performance and Analytics: When to Use MySQL HeatWave with Oracle APEX Cloud

Oracle’s MySQL HeatWave is revolutionizing the way organizations handle transactional and analytical workloads in the cloud. By combining advanced analytics, machine learning, and transaction processing into a single platform, HeatWave provides a seamless solution for building high-performance applications with Oracle APEX. Over the past two years, HeatWave has introduced several new features that make it an even more compelling choice for developers and businesses alike. This blog explores when to use MySQL HeatWave in Oracle APEX Cloud, incorporating the latest developments. Read more.

Ahmed Jassat
Oracle ACE Associate
: Why Choose Oracle MySQL: Unlocking the Power of Open-Source Relational Databases 

Oracle MySQL is one of the most popular open-source relational databases in the world. With its rich feature set, high performance, and scalability, MySQL has become the go-to choice for web applications, enterprise software, and cloud-based services. In this article, we’ll explore the reasons why Oracle MySQL stands out from the competition and why it’s the ideal choice for your database needs. Read more.

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