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However, MariaDB 10.3+ introduces breaking changes incompatible with MySQL 8.0+. Most applications can switch without code changes, but thorough testing is required for production systems using newer MySQL features."},{"question":"Which has better performance for large datasets?","answer":"MariaDB generally offers superior performance optimization due to its 45+ query optimizer rules versus MySQL's ~15 core rules. However, MySQL 8.0+ has narrowed this gap significantly. Performance depends heavily on workload type: MariaDB excels with complex analytical queries, while MySQL performs well with standard transactional workloads. Benchmark your specific use case."},{"question":"Is MariaDB truly open-source while MySQL is not?","answer":"Both are open-source under the GPL license. The distinction is governance: MySQL is controlled by Oracle Corporation, while MariaDB is governed by the MariaDB Foundation and community. 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