Replace dependency mysql:mysql-connector-java with com.mysql:mysql-connector-j 8.0.33

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This PR contains the following updates:

Package	Type	Update	Change
mysql:mysql-connector-java	compile	replacement	8.0.33 -> 8.0.33

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Hi team,

I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will provide feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary for you and other reviewers to quickly get up to speed:

This pull request, submitted by Renovate Bot, aims to update the MySQL Connector/J dependency. The key change is replacing mysql:mysql-connector-java with com.mysql:mysql-connector-j version 8.0.33.

Here's a breakdown:

• Intent: Upgrade the MySQL database connector to the latest stable version.
• Changes:
  • The pom.xml file in the applications/proberapp directory has been modified. Specifically, lines 171 and 172 were changed to update the dependency's groupId and artifactId from mysql:mysql-connector-java to com.mysql:mysql-connector-j, while keeping the version at 8.0.33.

--- a/applications/proberapp/pom.xml
+++ b/applications/proberapp/pom.xml
@@ -168,8 +168,8 @@
             <scope>compile</scope>
         </dependency>
         <dependency>
-            <groupId>mysql</groupId>
-            <artifactId>mysql-connector-java</artifactId>
+            <groupId>com.mysql</groupId>
+            <artifactId>mysql-connector-j</artifactId>
             <version>8.0.33</version>
         </dependency>
         <dependency>

• Activity: The pull request was automatically generated by Renovate, a dependency update bot. It's currently awaiting manual merge.

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This pull request replaces the mysql:mysql-connector-java dependency with com.mysql:mysql-connector-j. This change aligns with community recommendations and uses the minimal stable replacement version, which is a positive step towards better maintainability and compatibility. The version remains 8.0.33, ensuring consistency. However, it's crucial to thoroughly test this change to ensure no regressions are introduced, especially concerning database connectivity and interactions within the proberapp application. Consider adding a brief note to the release notes or README about this dependency update. I've also noticed the hardcoded database credentials in the pom.xml file, which is a security risk. While outside the scope of this PR, I strongly recommend addressing this by using environment variables or a more secure configuration management approach.