Get involved
The MySQL ecosystem runs on people who show up — answering a question, filing a good bug report, writing a blog post, reviewing a doc. There's a place for you here, whatever time you have to give.
This page is for individuals — DBAs, developers, consultants, writers, speakers, students, or simply long-time MySQL users — who want to contribute personally, separately from any company affiliation. Looking to get your organization involved instead? See Join / Membership.
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Show up where the conversation is
Join us on Slack and introduce yourself. No commitment required yet, just be present.
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Make your first contribution
Pick whatever matches your time and interests:
- Answer a question from another community member
- Share a blog post, talk, or tutorial about MySQL or the ecosystem
- Browse the Resource Hub and help us keep it current — software, services, training, events
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Take on a bigger role
Join one of the Foundation's Committee Groups — starting with the Security Committee, the first of several Committees the Foundation will stand up over time — or move toward a more technical, editorial, or governance role.
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Become an Individual Supporter
Make a donation that helps fund the Foundation's work — a direct way to back the community, whatever role you take on.
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Get recognized
Active contributors are featured on their community profile with badges reflecting what they've done.
Knowledge sharing
Slack, answering questions
Content
Blog posts, tutorials, talks
Resource Hub
Software, services, training, events
Events
Speaking, organizing, helping run meetups
Committees
Security Committee, our first — more to come
Support
Become an Individual Supporter
Ready to start? Join the conversation today — your first contribution can be as small as introducing yourself.