Deep dive into Clang sanitizer testing with MariaDB

MariaDB uses Clang’s memory, address, and undefined behavior sanitizers are used for identify coding flaws during the continuous development and testing process. MariaDB would like to share via an online event on how easy perform the same sanitizer checking.

The MemorySanitizer environment is particularly onerous to create. Because MariaDB use container based build and testing, we have an environment that can be re-used by anyone.

Our “Deep Dives” were once an internal skills transfer mechanism, however for the first time we’re making it available for anyone to join.

This particular deep dive will cover:

Wrapping up the MariaDB Bucharest Meetup

This past Friday was reserved for our very own cozy event in Bucharest, planned by the romanian squad of the MariaDB Foundation. With an audience ranging from students just starting out on their journey up to seniors with experience in multiple database servers and AI, lots of interesting talks took place. We were glad to meet the Head of Domains and IT Technology of our gold sponsor, IONOS.

Although not his first visit in Romania, Monty’s attendance was a welcome sight, even bringing in people from the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom.

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… unless there’s a storm. Or a kraken. Or a GitHub issue.”

As someone whose surname gives away a bit of context, it’s both an honor and a deeply personal journey to be entrusted with stewarding this next chapter. I used to say that I have done my bit for the project by adding “Maria” to “MariaDB”, but what do you know it turns out – there is a lot more out there for me to do!!!

Join our AI Hackathon with MariaDB Vector

We are excited to announce a hackathon with MariaDB Vector and Python. Since we are reaching outside our bubble, let’s start from the beginning: 

MariaDB, the open-source database powers the world’s most demanding applications, from Wikipedia to global financial institutions. Now MariaDB Vector is bringing AI-ready vector search natively into the open-source database world. MySQL users ahoy: 

Our hackathon is your chance to explore AI possibilities with MariaDB Vector and Python. Whether you’re a developer, data scientist, or AI enthusiast, MariaDB Foundation invites you to build innovative AI applications, compete for prizes, and showcase your work.

MariaDB Day Brussels Aftertaste 2025-02

Back from Brussels! With a bit of time to reflect, I’d like to share the aftertaste from our MariaDB Day, our very own FOSDEM Fringe Event. Prepare for an information-packed blog entry with links to the presentations, including live recordings and often the slide decks.

Billionaire controversy cancelled

Brussels during the first weekend of February is a hotbed of Open Source. The weather might not be hot, in contrast to the discussions in the corridors and rooms of the ULB university. The hottest topic expected – boycotting the presentation of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey – didn’t really happen.

Four reasons to visit MariaDB Day in Brussels

Still unsure about attending the MariaDB Day in Brussels on Saturday? Here are four reasons to turn up at our FOSDEM Fringe event.

1.⁠ ⁠Discover blazingly fast Vector search

Learn how to power your latest AI app with MariaDB Vector. Mark Callaghan has been testing its performance and the results are amazingly fast compared to Postgres’ pgvector. Check out part 1, part 2 and part 3 of his blog.

2.⁠ ⁠Meet the people behind MariaDB

At MariaDB Day you will find several people from MariaDB Foundation, Company and partners: Sergei Golubchik, Vicențiu Ciorbaru, Otto Kekalainen, Peter Zaitsev, Kristian Nielsen, Roman Nozdrin, Jags Ramnarayan, Diego Dupin and Kaj Arnö.

Register for MariaDB Day Sessions 1 Feb 2025

Time to sign up! The schedule is out for our first 2025 MariaDB Day, in Brussels 1 Feb 2025.

And what a schedule it is, with insightful presentations by top-brass presenters.

The latest new features

First of all, this is the opportunity to get the big picture of the latest new features in MariaDB.

  • Peter Zaitsev of Percona gives an external overview of the “Splendidly wonderful features in MariaDB 11” – looking forward to another one of his top-rated presentations!

MariaDB Day Sat 1 Feb 2025 in Brussels

We have the date, we have the place , we have the theme! So we ask you to save the date.

Date: Saturday 1 Feb 2025 (10:00-17:00)

Place: Brussels, SQ Lily-Rose, Avenue Arnaud Fraiteur 15-23, close to FOSDEM

Theme: Vectors, RAG and all things new in MariaDB Server

Registration: Please register here with Meetup

With the Open Source community convening for FOSDEM, we have noted Brussels during the first weekend of February is a great time to meet, chat, and share news and ideas.