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Google adds native MySQL connections to Cloud SQL, letting developers manage and deploy their cloud databases

Google today announced it has added support for native MySQL connections to its Cloud SQL service. As such, the fully managed MySQL service hosted on Google Cloud Platform is getting a significant ...
theregister

Oracle seeks to build bridges with MySQL developers

Oracle is taking steps to "repair" its relationship with the MySQL community, according to sources, by moving "commercial-only" features into the database application's Community Edition and ...
TechCrunch

Google Launches Cloud SQL API To Allow Developers To Manage Their Databases Programmatically

Google’s Cloud Platform has long featured Cloud SQL, a zero-maintenance MySQL database that’s hosted on Google’s cloud platform. What it didn’t offer was an API to easily manage these databases ...
Analytics Insight

SQL Developer in 2026: Roles, Skills, and Career Path Explained

SQL developers manage structured databases that power payments, healthcare, retail, and cloud systems. Cloud platforms increase demand for SQL skills, including scaling, backup systems, and security ...