Stop using MySQL in 2026, it is not true open source

4 months ago

MySQL's development and community have declined under Oracle's stewardship, with fewer git commits and closed-door development.
MariaDB is presented as a better open-source alternative, with transparent development and community contributions.
MySQL has faced technical issues, including bugs in releases like 8.0.29 and performance degradation in newer versions.
Oracle's focus has shifted towards closed-source services like Heatwave, leaving MySQL with fewer updates and features.
Open-source projects like MariaDB offer better security transparency and community-driven problem-solving compared to MySQL.
Switching from MySQL to MariaDB is straightforward for most applications, especially those using LAMP stack technologies.
Alternatives like PostgreSQL and TiDB are available for those seeking MySQL compatibility with different scalability needs.

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