Databases

Oracle delivers semantic search without LLMs

Trusted Answer Search is a new offering from Oracle that prioritizes control, auditability, and predictable outcomes over generative flexibility, saving on compute but adding to data curation and governance costs.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Apr 17, 20264 mins

Data ManagementDatabases

Google Cloud introduces QueryData to help AI agents create reliable database queries

By Anirban Ghoshal

Apr 13, 20264 mins

Artificial IntelligenceDatabasesGoogle Cloud Platform

Articles

Oracle rejects request it give up control of MySQL

But Oracle has promised to make development of the Community Edition of the database more transparent and inclusive, and to roll in features previously limited to commercial versions of the database.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Mar 11, 2026 4 mins

MySQLOracle DatabaseRelational Databases

MariaDB taps GridGain to keep pace with AI-driven data demands

The company plans to integrate GridGain’s in-memory computing tech to deliver sub-millisecond performance for operational, transactional, and AI applications.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Mar 10, 2026 3 mins

Artificial IntelligenceData ManagementDatabases

Why local-first matters for JavaScript

Every developer should be paying attention to the local-first architecture movement and what it means for JavaScript. Here’s why.

By Matthew Tyson

Mar 6, 2026 3 mins

JavaScriptNode.jsTypeScript

The revenge of SQL: How a 50-year-old language reinvents itself

From the browser to the back end, the ‘boring’ choice is exciting again. We look at three trends converging to bring SQL back to center stage.

By Matthew Tyson

Mar 5, 2026 9 mins

JavaJavaScriptNoSQL Databases

The browser is your database: Local-first comes of age

The thick client is making a comeback. Here’s how next-generation local databases like PGlite and RxDB are bringing feature-rich data storage to the browser.

By Matthew Tyson

Feb 26, 2026 10 mins

DatabasesJavaScriptWeb Development

The best new features in MariaDB

The open source MySQL spin-off has steadily added features all its own. Here are five good reasons to switch to MariaDB.

By Serdar Yegulalp

Feb 25, 2026 7 mins

DatabasesMySQLRelational Databases

A checklist for enterprise database success

Five essential strategies to reduce costs, avoid licensing risk, simplify operations, and future-proof your data infrastructure for the AI era.

By Bennie Grant

Feb 24, 2026 7 mins

Data ManagementDatabasesOpen Source

Python’s popularity slip: Here’s what we know

Get the scoop on the most recent ranking from the Tiobe programming language index, learn a no-fuss way to distribute DIY tooling across Python projects, and take a peek at ComfyUI: interactive, node-based tools for generative AI workloads in Python.

By Serdar Yegulalp

Feb 20, 2026 3 mins

DatabasesGenerative AIPython

Community push intensifies to free MySQL from Oracle’s control amid stagnation fears

An open letter signed by architects, DBAs, and engineers argues that closed development, missing AI‑era features, and declining commits demand a foundation-led model that includes Oracle but restores roadmap transparency.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Feb 19, 2026 5 mins

DatabasesMySQLRelational Databases

4 self-contained databases for your apps

SQLite has its place, but it’s not fit for every occasion. Learn how to set up install-free versions of MariaDB, PostgreSQL MongoDB, and Redis for your development needs.

By Serdar Yegulalp

Feb 4, 2026 4 mins

Data ManagementDatabasesSoftware Development

Why your next microservices should be streaming SQL-driven

Built-in functions, UDFs, materialized results, and integrations with ML and AI models make streaming SQL a compelling choice when building microservices.

By Adam Bellemare

Jan 29, 2026 12 mins

DatabasesDevelopment ApproachesMicroservices