MySQL Connector/ODBC 5.3.10 Released: New Features and Improvements

The latest version of MySQL Connector/ODBC, 5.3.10, has been released, offering a range of new features and improvements for users. This is the fifth release of the MySQL ODBC driver conforming to the ODBC 3.8 specification.

One of the most significant changes in this release is the option to build Connector/ODBC from source with dynamic or static linking to the MySQL client library. Users can now choose which approach best suits their needs, providing greater flexibility and control over the installation process.

In addition to this, SQL query timeout support has been added, making it easier for developers to manage long-running queries and prevent timeouts. This feature is particularly useful for applications that require a high level of performance and reliability.

The release also includes FileDSN and Bookmarks support, as well as implementations of key 3.8 features such as self-identification as an ODBC 3.8 driver, streaming of output parameters, and support for the SQL_ATTR_RESET_CONNECTION connection attribute (for Unicode drivers only).

For users on Unix-based systems, a GTK+-based setup library has been introduced, providing a GUI DSN setup dialog in packages such as Debian, EL6/OL6, EL7/OL7, Fedora, FreeBSD, SLES, and Ubuntu.

MySQL Connector/ODBC 5.3 is suitable for use with any MySQL version from 5.5, and server-side prepared statements are enabled by default. The available downloads include both a Unicode driver and an ANSI driver based on the same modern codebase, allowing users to choose the type of driver that best suits their application.

To download MySQL Connector/ODBC 5.3.10, please visit our website or see Building Connector/ODBC from a Source Distribution on Windows ( ) or Building Connector/ODBC from a Source Distribution on Unix ( ) for details.

For more information on installing and configuring the driver, please refer to the documentation at .

With this release, MySQL continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing high-quality, reliable, and feature-rich connectors for developers. Whether you're building a new application or upgrading an existing one, MySQL Connector/ODBC 5.3.10 is definitely worth considering.

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