MariaDB Server: the innovative open source database

First Steps in Contributing to MariaDB

At MariaDB Day in February in Brussels, VP Engineering Vicențiu Ciurbaru delivered an inspiring presentation titled “Launch Your Open Source Career: First Steps in Contributing to MariaDB.” …

Why contribute? Scratch your own itch!

Scratch you own itch, and help others while at it!
Why do people contribute to Open Source projects?
The question is as old as Open Source and its predecessor Free Software: Why do people contribute? …

“Amen” statement for committing transactions

Every once in a while a truly inspiring contribution comes to us at MariaDB. Today’s timely contribution was from Sigma, and their inspiring contribution was in pull request 3937 which adds the AMEN statement for committing transactions. …

MariaDB, an Open Source Alternative

We live in a world where national interests intertwine with IT vendor interests. Interest is currently booming in “European Alternatives“. I’m happy to note that MariaDB Server is unaffected by considerations related to protectionism. …

The Accidental Queen of the Database Dominion – Month one

Exactly one month ago, I found myself stepping into the role of CEO at MariaDB Foundation. It was a bit like being handed the keys to a beloved old ship and being told, “Don’t worry, it mostly steers itself… …

First Steps in Contributing to MariaDB

By MariaDB Foundation, 2025-04-03

Why contribute? Scratch your own itch!

By MariaDB Foundation, 2025-04-03

MariaDB Node.js Connector 3.4.1 now available

By MariaDB Corporation, 2025-04-02

“Amen” statement for committing transactions

By MariaDB Foundation, 2025-04-01

MariaDB, an Open Source Alternative

By MariaDB Foundation, 2025-03-29