MySQL 5.0-alpha Released to the Public

hendridm writes "The new 5.0-alpha release of MySQL includes the addition of stored procedures, as well as other advances designed to enhance the development of large-scale enterprise database applications. The MySQL 5.0 alpha development release is now available for testing and evaluation by the open source community. There's more info via CNET News, or you can download your copy today."

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What is the Programming Language?

[anomalous cohort]

From the press release (I got to it before it was /.ed)

MySQL stored procedures are based on SQL:2003, a common standard for syntax, data structures, and retrieval processes of SQL databases.

I couldn't find anything concerning Stored Procedures in SQL:2003 via google but from their own site, it looks like it is what is common to both PL/SQL and T-SQL. No embedded VM here.

Re:What is the Programming Language?

[Anonymous Coward]

As far as I could tell, SQL:2003 hasn't actually been finished and released yet. At first glance it looks like MySQL implements standard SQL/PSM (persistent stored modules, first specified in SQL99), not just a subset of proprietary sproc languages.

SQLLite

[ChopsMIDI]

too big and complex, yet where basic SQL is a requirement

I've always liked MySQL, and continue to like the features they add to it. But if you're looking for a very basic SQL package, check out SQLLite.

It implements most of the SQL92 Standard and it is a library rather than a daemon.

Just something for those of you that don't like MySQL adding tons of features (stored Procs, triggers, etc).