Vitess 19, a new version of the open-source clustering solution for MySQL, has been released. The update includes enhancements aimed at improving scalability, performance, and usability of database systems. Key features include support for multi-table delete operations, non-recursive Common Table Expressions (CTEs), and incremental backups. Additionally, the release introduces a new connection pool for MySQL connections in the Tablets, faster hashing in sharded Vitess clusters, and improved performance of cross-shard aggregations. The Vitess team encourages users to upgrade to Vitess 19 and join their community on GitHub or Slack to share feedback and experiences.