This section describes some of the important characteristics of the MySQL Database Software. See also Section 1.4, “MySQL Development
History”. In most respects, the roadmap applies to all versions of MySQL. For information about features as they are introduced
into MySQL on a series-specific basis, see the “In a Nutshell” section of the appropriate Manual:
• MySQL 5.0: MySQL 5.0 in a Nutshell
• MySQL 5.1: MySQL 5.1 in a Nutshell
History”. In most respects, the roadmap applies to all versions of MySQL. For information about features as they are introduced
into MySQL on a series-specific basis, see the “In a Nutshell” section of the appropriate Manual:
• MySQL 5.0: MySQL 5.0 in a Nutshell
• MySQL 5.1: MySQL 5.1 in a Nutshell
• MySQL 5.5: MySQL 5.5 in a Nutshell
