The open source MySQL spin-off has steadily added features all its own. Here are five good reasons to switch to MariaDB.
After massive staff cuts and a months-long development pause, Oracle promises a new beginning for MySQL – including ...
Overview: PostgreSQL leads in developer popularity in 2026 and offers advanced features for complex workloads.MySQL remains ...
Commit drought and governance gripes push Big Red to reset Oracle has promised a "decisive new approach" to MySQL, the popular open source database it owns, following growing criticism of its approach ...
An open letter signed by architects, DBAs, and engineers argues that closed development, missing AI‑era features, and ...
SAN FRANCISCO, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuent, a leading provider of solutions for business-critical applications using MySQL and MariaDB databases, featuring cluster management, data ...
Faithful pen open letter proposing independent foundation with or without Big Red's participation A group of influential ...
Oracle is the sole proprietor of MySQL, but its community has critiqued its governance. Without improvements, the DBMS risks irrelevance.