mysql-connector-j which us Java devs reference in pom.xml in our Spring Boot projects is open source, GPL2:
https://opensource.stackexchange.com/questions/13287/mysql-c...
Where is the ape shit?
https://opensource.stackexchange.com/questions/13287/mysql-c...
Where is the ape shit?
Even if you don't distribute your software it's good to be at least aware of your bill-of-materials. If your company decides to pivot and start licensing out the software then you want to be able to flag any issues like this quickly.
The PostgreSQL JDBC driver doesn’t present this problem to you.
You can use it in an internal product that you use commercially, even if the program interacts with external users (e.g. web server) which is a big reason why AGPL exists.
Although, it's best to aware of what internal tools and software may require GPL distribution. For example it's the position of the FSF that distribution of internal tools to contractors requires adherence to the GPL.
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#InternalDistributi...