Lab 1 - MySQL vs MariaDB

Maria DB

MariaDB is an open source relational database management system (RDBMS). It is based on the same source code as MySQL and complies with the GPL v2 license. It is built against Oracle's current uncertain MySQL licensing status, and distributors should share copyright with the Monty Program AB (AB). This is intended to maintain high compatibility with MySQL, and precisely match the MySQL API and commands to provide for library binaries and equivalencies to improve interchangeability. Maria DB includes a new storage engine, Aria, as well as an XtraDB storage engine that can replace InnoDB. This is intended to accommodate transactions, non-transactional engines, and future versions of MySQL.

MySQL

MySQL is known as a typical open source DBMS widely used in general web development such as home page and shopping mall. In 2007, it was acquired by Sun Microsystems for $ 1 billion, but in 2009, Sun Microsystems was acquired by Oracle and naturally became an Oracle property.

Since then, the problem has arisen from blaming Oracle for claiming that Oracle is bringing MySQL to work around the MySQL community.

Michael Monty Wide Nyus, the creator of MySQL and the founder of the MySQL Foundation, directly raised the criticism that "Oracle is leading MySQL in a closed direction for profit."

Anyone can register a bug with MySQL on the site below.
https://bugs.mysql.com/
If we find bugs while using MySQL, we can report bugs at MySQL Bug Home.
Then, MySQL developers will analyze the bug and verify us how to fix it.
And when they need to patch, they release a new version of MySQL.
In case of databases, there are many bugs or issues related to configuration or development language.
Therefore, it is more important to cope with the problems according to the development environment than when updating the patch file.

Moreover, MariaDB is downloadable by version at the download section within the MariaDB website. When a new version or patch occurs, it will be registered on the download page.
MariaDB runs a blog on their website so we can notice about all the software related to MariaDB through their blog. MariaDB, unlike MySQL, does not allow developers to report bugs directly.