AWS RDS MySQL & MariaDB Versions Approaching End of Support

[Kimpulla]

Hi,

I'm currently using AWS RDS for MySQL as my database for Steve. The MySQL version in use is 8.0, which is listed as supported in the project’s documentation:
https://github.com/steve-community/steve/blob/c30c07172b690efb414945f509ccb62bbceab6c6/.github/workflows/main.yml#L11

I recently received a notice from AWS stating that Amazon RDS MySQL 8.0 will reach end of standard support on July 31, 2026. Similar end-of-support timelines also apply to the MariaDB versions currently supported (dates vary slightly).

Some of the currently supported versions are already deprecated.

For reference:

• MySQL end-of-support dates:
  https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/MySQL.Concepts.VersionMgmt.html

• MariaDB end-of-support dates:
  https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/MariaDB.Concepts.VersionMgmt.html

I wanted to bring this to attention and ask whether there are plans to update the supported database versions in the near future?

Thanks!

[goekay]

hey @Kimpulla, i updated the supported versions to contain mysql 8.4.

i would have liked to test mariadb 11.x and 12.y as well, but there were issues running them in github runner containers. maybe i will revisit this attempt in near future again. they probably would still work, but i do not want to fiddle with these versions locally and promise people that they work verbally (or, you know, in writing). they should be part of our CI.

[Kimpulla]

Hi @goekay,

Thanks a lot for updating the supported versions! I’ve updated my setup to MySQL 8.4, and everything seems to be working fine so far.

I really appreciate you taking the time to make this update. Looking forward to any future updates for MariaDB as well!

Thanks again!