Why MySQL JDBC Stalls on Java Virtual Threads—and What to Do
The article examines how MySQL’s JDBC driver has been slow to adopt Java’s virtual thread (Loom) support compared with Oracle, PostgreSQL, MariaDB and SQL Server drivers, explains the technical reasons behind the delay, offers a workaround by replacing synchronized with ReentrantLock, and recommends upgrading to the 9.x driver for optimal performance and security.
