We’re excited to present a recap of the MySQL Community 2025 Advent Calendar posts. Once again, we thoroughly enjoyed preparing and sharing our insights on a diverse range of topics related to MySQL.
Continuing the tradition from previous years, the MySQL Community Team contributed a series of daily blog posts throughout December, leading up to Christmas. Each day featured a new article, culminating in a valuable collection of resources and insights that highlight our community’s innovations and achievements.
We hope you’ve found our posts as enjoyable to read as we did to create. In this final blog entry, we summarize all the Advent Calendar posts and provide links for your convenience. We trust this summary will be a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of MySQL.
Here are all the Advent Calendar posts we shared for the 2025 MySQL Community Advent Calendar:
December 1: Successful Collaboration
Post: MySQL on ODBMS.org: A Successful Collaboration Highlighting Community Engagements
This post explored the fruitful collaboration between MySQL and ODBMS.org, underscoring its significance in fostering community engagement and sharing knowledge among developers.
December 2: Understanding MySQL Basics
Post: MySQL Basics: Why These Posts Resonate
In this entry, we examined the foundational concepts of MySQL and why the basic posts in our series continue to resonate with both newcomers and seasoned professionals.
December 3: Deployment Starter Kit Part 1
Post: Deploying on OCI Using the Starter Kit: Part 1
We kicked off our deployment series, highlighting the essential steps needed to successfully deploy MySQL on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
December 4: Video Highlights
Post: MySQL Shorts: 2025’s Top 5 Videos and Key Insights
This post shared our top five MySQL videos from the year, offering key insights and takeaways that can help users enhance their understanding of MySQL.
December 5: Deployment Starter Kit Part 2
Post: Deploying on OCI with the Starter Kit: Part 2
Continuing our series, we provided further guidance on using the OCI Starter Kit, focusing on the installation and configuration aspects essential for deployment.
December 6: Celebrating 30 Years
Post: Celebrating 30 Years of MySQL: A Global Recap of Events in 2025
This entry reflected on 2025’s events that celebrated MySQL’s 30th anniversary, capturing highlights from around the globe and the impact of MySQL over three decades.
December 7: Community Unity
Post: Celebrating 30 Years of MySQL: A Global Community Unites
We highlighted stories of unity and collaboration within the MySQL community, showcasing how users worldwide came together for this milestone celebration. Enjoy the Celebration recap video out of the celebrations!
December 8: Deployment Starter Kit Part 3
Post: Deploying on OCI with the Starter Kit: Part 3 – Applications
This post took a look at deploying applications using MySQL on OCI, providing practical advice and examples for users embarking on their deployment journey.
December 9: Geek Out Social Recap
Post: Recap of Geek Out Social at Oracle AI World 2025
We recapped the Geek Out Social event from Oracle AI World, highlighting the exciting interactions and discussions that took place among tech enthusiasts and industry leaders.
December 10: KubeCon Insights
Post: Oracle at KubeCon Atlanta: Revolutionizing Database Interaction with MySQL and AI
This entry discussed Oracle’s innovative approaches presented at KubeCon, focusing on how MySQL interfaces with AI to enhance database interactions.
December 11: Deployment Starter Kit Part 4
Post: Deploying on OCI with the Starter Kit: Part 4 – Connecting to the Database
In part four of our series, we shared essential tips for connecting your applications to the MySQL database on OCI, ensuring a seamless integration process.
December 12: Year in Review
Post: MySQL Basics Blog Series: A Year in Review
This recap reviewed the key topics covered in the MySQL Basics blog series throughout the year, highlighting the most impactful posts and discussions that shaped the learning journey for many users.
December 13: HeatWave Journey
Post: MySQL HeatWave: A Successful Journey Through Global AI Events in 2025
We summarized the successful exhibitions and presentations of MySQL HeatWave at various global AI events in 2025, showcasing its advancements and community engagement.
December 14: Deployment Starter Kit Part 5
Post: Deploying on OCI with the Starter Kit: Part 5 – Connecting to the Database II
In this installment, we provided further insights into connecting applications to the MySQL database, including troubleshooting tips and best practices for ensuring successful connections.
December 15: Expert Panel Discussion
Post: Panel Discussion: Experts and Rock Stars at Oracle AI World 2025 Recap
We recapped an engaging panel discussion featuring industry experts at Oracle AI World, where they shared insights and experiences related to MySQL, AI, and the future of database management.
December 16: Top 10 MySQL Shorts
Post: Top 10 MySQL Shorts: Your Quick Guide to Essential MySQL Tips
This post curated a list of the top ten MySQL Shorts from the year, providing quick tips and actionable insights that can help users enhance their MySQL skills.
December 17: Deployment Starter Kit Part 6
Post: Deploying on OCI with the Starter Kit: Part 6 – GenAI
We continued our series with a focus on GenAI applications in the context of OCI, exploring how to leverage these technologies in database deployments.
December 18: Deployment Starter Kit Part 7
Post: Deploying on OCI with the Starter Kit: Part 7 – GenAI in HeatWave
This entry delved into how GenAI can be integrated with MySQL HeatWave, offering practical examples and guidance for users looking to enhance their applications.
December 19: Deployment Starter Kit Part 8
Post: Deploying on OCI with the Starter Kit: Part 8 – Using MySQL REST Service
We examined how to utilize MySQL REST services effectively with OCI, providing step-by-step instructions to streamline deployments and enhance connectivity with applications.
December 20: Sakila Speaks Season 3 Highlights
Post: MySQL Sakila Speaks: Season 3 Highlights
This post featured highlights from Season 3 of Sakila Speaks, showcasing key episodes and discussions around MySQL best practices and innovations.
December 21: Deployment Starter Kit Part 9
Post: Deploying on OCI with the Starter Kit: Part 9 – Deploying a Full App
In this concluding part of the series, we walked users through the full deployment of an application on OCI, consolidating all previous insights for a comprehensive guide.
December 22: MySQL at FOSDEM
Post: MySQL at FOSDEM
This entry reported on MySQL’s presence at FOSDEM, highlighting key talks and interactions that underscored MySQL’s commitment to open source and community development.
December 23: Latin American Developer Events
Post: MySQL’s Exciting Presence at Latin American Developer Events in 2025
We summarized MySQL’s participation in prominent developer events throughout Latin America, emphasizing community engagement and knowledge sharing in this vibrant region.
December 24: Season’s Greetings
Post: Season’s Greetings from the MySQL Community Team
In our final post of the Advent Calendar, the MySQL Community Team extended warm holiday wishes to our readers and contributors. We reflected on the year’s achievements and expressed gratitude for the vibrant community that continues to support MySQL’s growth and innovation.
Conclusion
Our December 2025 Advent Calendar served as a comprehensive summary of our activities throughout the year, spotlighting the dynamic MySQL community and the wealth of knowledge we’ve shared. Each post highlighted diverse insights, from foundational concepts to innovative deployment strategies on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, reflecting our ongoing commitment to education and collaboration.
As we look back on an eventful year, we extend our sincere gratitude to all community members and contributors who have played a vital role in this journey. Your engagement has fueled our progress and inspired us to push the boundaries of what is possible with MySQL. We eagerly anticipate continued exploration, learning, and success together in 2026!
