Hey, Threadiverse! I’m looking for informed opinions on database choices.

I can stand up an Internet-facing application and have it use either MySQL or PostgreSQL. Which is the better choice, and why do you think so?

Thanks!

  • Strit@lemmy.linuxuserspace.showEnglish
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    6 days ago

    This sounds like a smear campaign from a competitor.

    I’ve been using mysql and mariadb in my homelab for years and have not enountered any issues. I don’t really know postgresql, so if I was to choose one, I’d go with MySQL/MariaDB.

    • dallen@programming.devEnglish
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      6 days ago

      The question was for an internet facing application, not a homelab.

      As someone who has dealt with MariaDB in production, I would certainly look elsewhere. Haven’t had any colleagues who would disagree…

    • earmuff@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      6 days ago

      Smear campaign with an open source product? Are you sure you still have a working organ between your ears?

      That being said, my recommendation is based on using databases in big data environments for 15 years. But I am glad that your home lab is working fine with MariaDB. Does not mean it is a good product. And your comment just proves my point.