The open source MySQL spin-off has steadily added features all its own. Here are five good reasons to switch to MariaDB.

Oracle is the sole proprietor of MySQL, but its community has critiqued its governance. Without improvements, the DBMS risks irrelevance.

Oracle is taking steps to "repair" its relationship with the MySQL community, according to sources, by moving "commercial-only" features into the database application's Community Edition and ...

In May of 2025, MySQL celebrated its 30th anniversary. Not many technology projects go strong for three decades, let alone at the level of use that MySQL enjoys. MySQL is listed at #2 on the ...

Developers in the MySQL community are working together to challenge Oracle to improve transparency and commitment in its handling of the popular open source database, while considering other options, ...

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Python remains one of the most widely used programming languages in web development, data analysis, automation, and artificial intelligence. As its usage grows, coding tools are also changing. In 2026 ...

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With the open-source Dataverse SDK for Python (announced in Public Preview at Microsoft Ignite 2025), you can fully harness the power of Dataverse business data. This toolkit enables advanced ...