Press This WordPress Community Podcast – Is Your Site Ready For MySQL 5.8's EoL?

After October 31st, MySQL 5.8 will no longer be officially supported. In this episode of Press This, WP Engine Product Manager Carmen Johnson walks us through the critical transition from MySQL 5.7 to 8.0 and its impact on an estimated 75% of WordPress sites that are still running on 5.7. Learn why this shift matters, the security considerations involved, and the steps you need to take to ensure a smooth and secure upgrade.