MySQL 8.3 Released: What's New and Removed
linuxiac, Thursday, January 18th, 2024
MySQL 8.3 updates: Tagged GTIDs for transaction grouping, enhanced JSON EXPLAIN formats, significant removals, and more.
MySQL, the widely-used open-source relational database management system, has unveiled its latest version, MySQL 8.3. It brings new features and some removals, promising to streamline the database operations. Let's take a look at them.
New Features in MySQL 8.3
- Replication with Tagged GTIDs
A standout feature in MySQL 8.3 is the introduction of tagged Global Transaction Identifiers (GTIDs) in MySQL Replication and Group Replication. This enhancement allows for the grouping and easy identification of transaction sets.