MariaDB replication breaks at the worst possible time, right when you need the database to be calm, predictable, and boring. If you’re running classic (non-GTID) master–slave replication, the fastest way out of a messy drift is usually not to “skip errors” or “restart services” endlessly. The cleanest recovery is to reseed the slave from a… Continue reading
When people compare MariaDB and PostgreSQL, most focus on performance, indexing, or JSON support. But beneath those metrics lies a deeper question, one about freedom patterns and how open-source software evolves when power, profit, and community intersect. This is not just a database comparison, it’s a story about two philosophies that shaped how open source… Continue reading
MariaDB is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that emerged as a fork of MySQL after concerns over its acquisition by Oracle. Developed by the original creators of MySQL, MariaDB retains compatibility with MySQL while offering additional features and enhancements. It supports ACID-compliant transactions, is known for its performance and scalability, and is widely… Continue reading