Hey, Threadiverse! I’m looking for informed opinions on database choices.

I can stand up an Internet-facing application and have it use either MySQL or PostgreSQL. Which is the better choice, and why do you think so?

Thanks!

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It’s not My SQL, it’s Orcales.

Radioactive Butthole
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TheirSQL

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Who’sSQL?

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