Why MySQL grew so fast. I often wonder if it's worth building database abstraction into a web app I intend to distribute so multiple database platforms can be used, or if it's easier to just target MySQL and assume everyone has it. Because I write and distribute so many web apps these days, you know.
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April 30, 2004