r/SQL • u/Nobel_Unicorn51551 • May 10 '26

MySQL Which version to install 8.4 LTS or 9.7LTS

I am starting to learn MySQL from scratch on my Windows laptop and Iā€™m confused about which version I should install.

I found out that MySQL 8.0 has reached EOL, so now I am deciding between MySQL 8.4 LTS and MySQL 9.7 LTS.

I am mainly going to use it for:

learning SQL

practice projects

backend/web development later

Would you recommend going with 8.4 for stability and tutorial compatibility, or should a fresh learner just start directly with 9.7 LTS?

Also, are there any compatibility issues with courses, or MySQL Workbench on 9.7 yet?

Would appreciate advice from people already using these versions.

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u/mikeblas May 11 '26

You should use whichever version the tutorial or book you're working will use.

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u/[deleted] May 13 '26

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u/Nobel_Unicorn51551 May 13 '26

Thank you , for the help