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The MariaDB Foundation is releasing the alpha version of the Test Automation Framework (TAF), an open-source benchmarking framework designed for clarity, repeatability, and vendor-neutral testing. TAF provides a structured way to run database benchmarks using consistent workloads, configuration, and reporting pipelines, making results easier to reproduce and discuss.
TAF has evolved into a modular system built around three plugin types: database maker plugins, test suite plugins, and report plugins. This architecture keeps the core stable while allowing contributors to extend the framework with new database engines, workloads, and reporting formats.
The alpha includes maker plugins for MariaDB and MySQL, test suites for Sysbench and HammerDB (TPROC-C and TPROC-H), and a set of report plugins for raw text, charts, and combined summaries.
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We are delighted to announce that Epsio (https://www.epsio.io/) has joined the MariaDB Foundation as an official silver sponsor.
Epsio’s commitment to innovation and open technology aligns closely with the mission of the MariaDB Foundation: to support and advance the MariaDB ecosystem and strengthen the long-term viability of MariaDB as a reliable, open source database platform. Their sponsorship will help fuel community initiatives, foster collaboration, and expand opportunities for developers and organizations around the world.
“We are excited to partner with Epsio,” said Anna, CEO at the MariaDB Foundation. “Their support is a meaningful contribution to our work and reflects shared values in open source, performance, and community empowerment.”
Epsio’s sponsorship will directly support the Foundation’s core activities, including community programs, developer engagement, and educational initiatives that drive the growth and sustainability of MariaDB globally.
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