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Probably because they don't use it: http://techstacks.io/alibaba
What's the reason nowadays to use MySQL/MariaDB instead of PostgreSQL?
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Probably because they don't use it: http://techstacks.io/alibaba
What's the reason nowadays to use MySQL/MariaDB instead of PostgreSQL?
MySQL/MariaDB is pretty much the "standard" database that most programmer started with. At least in university.
So there is no point on using PosgreSQL if MariaDB fits the bill for them. Less learning curve, easy to hire for etc
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What's the reason nowadays to use MySQL/MariaDB instead of PostgreSQL?
Familiarity? MySQL/MariaDB is pretty much the "standard" database that most programmer started with. At least in university. So there is no point on using PosgreSQL if MariaDB fits the bill for them. Less learning curve, easy to hire for etc
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Probably because they don't use it: http://techstacks.io/alibaba
What's the reason nowadays to use MySQL/MariaDB instead of PostgreSQL?
Uber (I know, I know) switched to MySQL, here are some reasons why:
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I'm curious what would be their motivation for investing so much in MariaDB when they already have their own? Hedging bets? Encouraging competition?
Getting out of the business of having their own?
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What's the reason nowadays to use MySQL/MariaDB instead of PostgreSQL?
In-memory capability, hiring pool of MySQL/MariaDB developers tends to be larger/wider, Galera cluster (M-M functionality), if the queries trend towards simplicity then MySQL/MariaDB tends to be more performant, Postgres can have issues with write amplification, etc. Uber (I know, I know) switched to MySQL, here are some reasons why: https://eng.uber.com/mysql-migration/
Rule 1: Developing a good DBMS requires 5-7 years and tens of millions of dollars.
That’s if things go extremely well.
Rule 2: You aren’t an exception to Rule 1.
0: http://www.dbms2.com/2013/03/18/dbms-development-marklogic-h...
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What's the reason nowadays to use MySQL/MariaDB instead of PostgreSQL?
In-memory capability, hiring pool of MySQL/MariaDB developers tends to be larger/wider, Galera cluster (M-M functionality), if the queries trend towards simplicity then MySQL/MariaDB tends to be more performant, Postgres can have issues with write amplification, etc. Uber (I know, I know) switched to MySQL, here are some reasons why: https://eng.uber.com/mysql-migration/
Re: Why Uber Engineering Switched from Postgres to MySQL | https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12179222
Why we lost Uber as a user | https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12201353
> naming / pronunciation diversion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12201672