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MariaDB vs MySQL: The Great JSON War

Posted on 2025-10-182025-12-03

After more than a decade of working with semi-structured data in relational databases, I’ve seen the full evolution of JSON support in MySQL and MariaDB. What started as a workaround has now become a robust, production-ready feature in both systems.

MariaDB – A Mature Open Source Database

Posted on 2025-09-042025-11-15

MariaDB emerged in 2009 as a fork of MySQL to maintain an independent, fully open-source database system. Over the years, it has diverged from MySQL, offering unique storage engines and flexible configuration options, making it suitable for everything from transactional systems to analytical workloads.