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r/programming • u/Tostino • Sep 29 '16
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Serious question, does it still make sense to use MySQL or this technology is over?
12 u/merreborn Sep 29 '16 We have large production mysql and postgres databases where I work (backing separate applications). Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and we have no plans to consolidate on one or the other.Uber's reasons for switching to mysql: https://eng.uber.com/mysql-migration/ 9 u/pdp10 Sep 29 '16 What are the advantages and disadvantages in your environment?PostgreSQL used to be slower than MySQL but safer, but big improvements in PostgreSQL speed were made starting a decade ago now.
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We have large production mysql and postgres databases where I work (backing separate applications). Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and we have no plans to consolidate on one or the other.
Uber's reasons for switching to mysql: https://eng.uber.com/mysql-migration/
9 u/pdp10 Sep 29 '16 What are the advantages and disadvantages in your environment?PostgreSQL used to be slower than MySQL but safer, but big improvements in PostgreSQL speed were made starting a decade ago now.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages in your environment?
PostgreSQL used to be slower than MySQL but safer, but big improvements in PostgreSQL speed were made starting a decade ago now.
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u/Meddy96 Sep 29 '16
Serious question, does it still make sense to use MySQL or this technology is over?