We are announcing the deprecation of PHP bindings for certain versions of MySQL, MariaDB, and Percona databases. This decision is based on usage patterns and the need to streamline our support for more recent and widely used database versions.
Deprecation Details
Deprecated PHP Bindings
The following PHP bindings are scheduled for deprecation on May 30, 2024:
- MySQL 5.1/5.5
- MariaDB 5.5/10.0/10.1
- Percona 5.5/5.6
Availability of Existing Bindings
- Existing bindings for these versions will remain available in our repositories.
- We will stop preparing new PHP bindings for these versions.
On-Demand Binding Preparation
- We will prepare bindings for these deprecated versions upon request if needed.
Impact on MySQL Governor
- MySQL Governor will not recommend these versions for new installations.
Testing and Support
- These deprecated versions will no longer undergo testing.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we continue to optimize our services and support for newer technologies. If you have any questions or require specific bindings, please contact our support team.