[cblconfederate]

mysql is also trending down

[datavirtue]

Don't understand why it's taking this long since we have had a far superior free software alternative for many many years now...postgres

[StevePerkins]

Depends on your use case. PostgreSQL is better if you actually USE any of its more advanced features (e.g. PL/pgSQL, JSON support, etc). But if your data model is simple and your need for scale is high, then MySQL is FAR easier to cluster and scale. Especially if you're working with Percona or another MySQL variant.

[chillfox]

Last I checked PostgreSQL still didn't do clustering as well as MariaDB. But sure, it is better with JSON data.

[cblconfederate]

One needs good enough, not superior

[TylerE]

MySQL was popualar for the same reason PHP4/5 was popular.

It let lazy "coders" churn out simple brochure sites without having to think.