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MariaDB Hidden Gem: Create Aggregate Function

Have you ever written a query where the GROUP BY was easy, but the aggregate was the problem?
You know how to group the rows.You know what result you want for each group.But none of the built-in aggregate functions really match your logic. …

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Celebrating the MariaDB Foundation Sea Lions Champions Nominees

The MariaDB Foundation Sea Lions Champions recognize individuals and organizations that strengthen the MariaDB ecosystem through technical excellence, community leadership, open-source stewardship, ecosystem impact, and real-world adoption. …

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MariaDB Foundation: Bringing TPC-B Back To Life

When I joined Pervasive PSQL, one of the first performance test cases I was introduced to was TPC-B. It was already implemented inside Pervasive PSQL and it quickly became one of the most important tools in my daily work. …

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MariaDB Community Server Corrective Releases

MariaDB Community Server corrective releases are now available for the currently maintained long-term series. These releases address critical CVEs, and we strongly recommend that all users review the security advisories and upgrade as soon as possible. …

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