As MySQL celebrates its 30th anniversary, it faces declining developer preference compared to PostgreSQL and other specialized databases. Initially celebrated for its simplicity and open-source nature, the very traits that contributed to its rapid adoption have also constrained its evolution. Once pivotal in the LAMP stack, MySQL is now seen as less innovative, losing its status as the default choice for developers, who are increasingly turning to alternatives that better address contemporary application complexities.
MySQL's focus on simplicity made it easy to learn, but hard to evolve. Over time, its permissive design and lack of innovation left it ill-suited for modern applications.
Even though Oracle touts MySQL as 'the world's favorite database,' developer sentiment and usage trends clearly show a shift toward PostgreSQL and other databases.
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