MySQL: Differences between MySQL and MariaDB

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In 2010, Oracle Corporation acquired MySQL, prompting the open-source community to create MariaDB as an independent fork. This initiative aimed to ensure the database management system remained open-source and free from corporate influence.

MySQL and MariaDB share a similar foundation in terms of functionality. However, MariaDB often includes additional features and adheres to a philosophy prioritising open-source development and transparency.