Intel's Linux kernel patches promise an 18% boost for database workloads [1]. MySQL is getting a new edge with WebAssembly integration for next-gen data apps [2].
OS-level levers Intel's patches target system-level hot paths in the Linux kernel to speed up DB workloads, a reminder that OS tuning can move the needle even when engines are feature-rich. The 18% claim underscores how transport layers, memory mgmt, and scheduling decisions ripple into query throughput [1]. That makes OS-level optimization a growing partner to engine tuning. The 18% figure is a banner; the trend is OS agility matters as workloads diversify.
Engine/runtime extensions MySQL's WebAssembly integration signals a shift toward running WASM modules inside the engine for next-gen data apps [2]. That approach aims to extend portability and developer ergonomics by letting custom logic travel with the data. Developers could experiment with WASM-based logic closer to data, potentially trimming cross-boundary latency [2]. MySQL's WASM move is part of a broader push toward extensibility in DB runtimes.
Ecosystem and portability notes PlanetScale is driving broader portability by supporting and improving Postgres, illustrating how ecosystem decisions shape DB-backed app design [2]. The Oracle note that most new MySQL features land in Heatwave highlights ongoing debates about feature reach versus ecosystem flexibility [2].
Closing thought: OS patches and WASM runtimes are two sides of the same coin—faster, more adaptable databases. Watch which levers gain real traction in production next.
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New Linux Kernel Patches from Intel Delivering And18% Database Performance
Patch improvements reportedly speed database operations on Linux, boosting performance by around 18% for certain workloads.
View sourceSupercharge MySQL: Introducing WebAssembly Integration for Next-Gen Data Apps
Discusses WebAssembly integration in MySQL, Heatwave limits, and PlanetScale's growing Postgres support.
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