mysql@8.4 ☆
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Description:
Open source relational database management system
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 9@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 15, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: database sql mysql relational developer-tools
Install: brew install mysql@8.4
About:
MySQL 8.4 is the latest Long-Term Support (LTS) release of the world's most popular open-source relational database. It provides a robust, high-performance, and scalable solution for storing, managing, and retrieving data. This version introduces significant improvements in performance, security, and developer experience, including enhancements to the InnoDB storage engine and modernized JSON functions.
Key Features:
  • ACID-compliant transactional database
  • InnoDB storage engine for high reliability
  • Advanced security and authentication
  • JSON data type and function support
Use Cases:
  • Powering dynamic websites and web applications
  • Backend for data-driven enterprise software
  • Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) systems
Alternatives:
  • postgresql – PostgreSQL is often preferred for advanced features and strict SQL compliance, while MySQL is known for its ease of use and widespread adoption.
  • mariadb – MariaDB is a community-developed fork of MySQL, maintaining compatibility while offering different storage engines and features.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 20, 2026 1:10pm 9 0 REVISION_ONLY cb7688c0
Jan 13, 2026 8:02am 9 5 REVISION_ONLY e4b32476
Jan 11, 2026 10:54am 9 4 VERSION_BUMP 8b4e5cb5
Nov 15, 2025 1:27am 9 2 VERSION_BUMP 891cc9e9
Oct 27, 2025 3:59am 9 0 VERSION_BUMP ae0aa63e
Oct 24, 2025 12:29am 9 0 VERSION_BUMP 31935f9a
Sep 11, 2025 7:24am 9 3 VERSION_BUMP 843c2b0a
Jan 10, 2025 5:04am 9 6 VERSION_BUMP a70647f5
Oct 31, 2024 9:56pm 9 2 VERSION_BUMP ce337011
Sep 26, 2024 5:19am 9 3 VERSION_BUMP c9ca5f42
Sep 14, 2024 7:50am 9 2 VERSION_BUMP 9250dcf8
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