By my count MySQL 5.7 added over 150 new features, and some of my favourite ones are based on community ideas and contributions:

With 5.7 now in RC2, it is time for us to start planning for MySQL 5.8, and we are actively seeking community input and feature requests. There are multiple ways you can leave feedback:

Via the comments here

In person : Both myself and colleagues will be at Percona Live next week, and MySQL Central at the end of October.

: Both myself and colleagues will be at Percona Live next week, and MySQL Central at the end of October. Via the Bugs Database : We pay close attention to bugs with a high ‘affects me’ count. If you file a feature request, please blog about it so that we can all provide input 🙂

: We pay close attention to bugs with a high ‘affects me’ count. If you file a feature request, please blog about it so that we can all provide input 🙂 Via email

Thank you!