Re: Fork DBD::mysql

On 2017-08-28 8:55 AM, [email protected] wrote:
> Because of the current situation we in the GoodData company are thinking
> about forking DBD::mysql. We use DBI not only with DBD::mysql, but also
> with DBD::Pg. The annoying bugs in DBD::mysql still require hacks and
> workarounds, while similar bugs were fixed in DBD::Pg years ago. Also,
> inability to use the new version of MySQL or MariaDB is a problem. Same
> for the open security issues.
>
> I would like to ask, whether somebody else is interested in DBD::mysql
> fork? Either as a user or as a developer? Maintaining a fork isn't a
> simple task, but with supporting users and contributing developers it
> should be easier.

While a fork may be the best short term fix, as keeping up with security issues 
is important, I honestly believe that the best fix is to migrate to Postgres as 
soon as you can.  You already use Pg so the experience in your company is there. 
  I'd say move all your MySQL projects to Pg and then you won't have to think 
about MySQL anymore.  Its not just about the Perl driver, but the differences in 
quality/features/etc of the DBMSs themselves. -- Darren Duncan