When comparing MySQL to PostGresSQL for a specific job I found PostGresSQL to have the broader range, but MySQL does the job and the fact that key developers have left now that Sun owns the ...

Opinion: Not to pick on MySQL or anything, but does it really makes sense to compare it to the light versions of proprietary databases? I thought not, but MySQL users say I'm all wet.

Stored Procedures Vs. Prepared Statements in PHP and MySQL. The PHP development language provides you with a "prepare" function to send a prepared statement to a SQL database.

Since MariaDB is a fork from MySQL, the syntax is similar, but MariaDB has several additional features. Basic SQL syntax remains the same, but MariaDB handles data storage and functions differently.

Looking to use an open source general-purpose database? This extensive comparison of MySQL vs. PostgreSQL explores the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Technology Editor Bill Wong examines the differences between SQL, NoSQL, and NewSQL databases.

The revamped Cloud SQL service updates to a more recent version of MySQL, but sticks with its mission of making no-maintenance databases With the general availability of Google Cloud Platform’s ...

Hence, the birth of the MySQL InnoDB vs. MyISAM debate. Of course, MySQL users prior to the 5.5 release were probably perplexed by the assertion that the database didn't support foreign keys. MySQL ...