Bug #121023 Request to improve detail level in AI-generated release notes (restore 1–2 sentence bug descriptions)

Submitted: 28 Jul 13:23
Reporter: Venkatesh Duggirala (OCA) Email Updates:
Status: Open Impact on me:
None 
Category:MySQL Server: Documentation Severity:S3 (Non-critical)
Version:8.4,9.7 OS:Any
Assigned to: CPU Architecture:Any

[28 Jul 13:23] Venkatesh Duggirala
Description:
In recent MySQL release notes (such as MySQL 9.7.2 and 8.4.11 releases), the bug fix summaries have become overly generic. Many entries now read simply as:

"Fixed an issue related to <topic> (Bug #XXXXX)"

or

"Fixed several issues relating to validations."

While we understand that release notes are now streamlined or generated using HeatWave AI / automated tools, removing the functional details makes it difficult for  developers, and architects to assess the impact of a release.

Historically, release notes provided 1–2 clear sentences explaining what the issue was, under what conditions it occurred. This detail is crucial for evaluating whether an upgrade fixes a specific problem affecting a production environment.

How to repeat:
Examples
MySQL 9.7.2 Release Notes:

https://dev.mysql.com/doc/relnotes/mysql/9.7/en/news-9-7-2.html

Entries lack context regarding the trigger conditions or symptom of the bug.

MySQL 8.4.11 Release Notes:

https://dev.mysql.com/doc/relnotes/mysql/8.4/en/news-8-4-11.html

Grouping fixes under generic phrasing like "Fixed several issues relating to validations" leaves no actionable information for DBAs.

Suggested fix:
Could the prompt or generation pipeline for the AI tool be updated to include a brief 1–2 line summary for each bug fix?

Ideally, a release note entry should answer:

What was the observed symptom or unexpected behavior?

Under what specific feature/command/condition did it occur?

Example of desired format:

"Fixed an issue where a high volume of concurrent DDL statements could cause temporary tables to leak memory. (Bug #XXXXX)"

Restoring this level of clarity would restore immense value to the official MySQL release documentation for the community.

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