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mysql is also trending down

• datavirtue 5y ago
  Don't understand why it's taking this long since we have had a far superior free software alternative for many many years now...postgres
  • cblconfederate 5y ago
    One needs good enough, not superior
  • TylerE 5y ago
    MySQL was popualar for the same reason PHP4/5 was popular. It let lazy "coders" churn out simple brochure sites without having to think.
  • StevePerkins 5y ago
    Depends on your use case. PostgreSQL is better if you actually USE any of its more advanced features (e.g. PL/pgSQL, JSON support, etc). But if your data model is simple and your need for scale is high, then MySQL is FAR easier to cluster and scale. Especially if you're working with Percona or another MySQL variant.
  • chillfox 5y ago
    Last I checked PostgreSQL still didn't do clustering as well as MariaDB. But sure, it is better with JSON data.