Documentation says the mysql driver is not needed

[weaselmetal]

Description

That's what this documentation claims docs/jdbc.md.

Which may be correct if you know how to get the actual dependency loaded (e.g. there's a native maven profile which might achieve it), however, I couldn't get it to work without actually adding the mysql driver as a dependency in my project, via:

<dependency>
    <groupId>com.mysql</groupId>
    <artifactId>mysql-connector-j</artifactId>
    <version>9.4.0</version> <!-- version is in line with mysql-socket-factory-connector-j-8  -->
    <scope>compile</scope>
</dependency>

<!-- this you'll need anyhow -->
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.google.cloud.sql</groupId>
    <artifactId>mysql-socket-factory-connector-j-8</artifactId>
    <version>1.25.3</version>
</dependency>

Only then could I create and use a fat (uber) jar that worked. Also, the mysql setup instructions differ in that respect from all other DB vendor instructions.

Potential Solution

Just state that also mysql will need the driver and recommend a version.

Additional Details

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[kgala2]

Hi @weaselmetal,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. You are correct, the mysql driver is a required dependency. I will update the documentation to make this clear.