PostgreSQL adoption surged after Oracle acquired MySQL, says pioneer

Michael Stonebraker, a key figure in the development of PostgreSQL, credits Oracle's acquisition of MySQL with driving widespread adoption of the open-source database. This strategic move by Oracle inadvertently pushed users to seek alternatives, significantly boosting PostgreSQL's market presence and influence. AI

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