What MySQL Can Learn from PostgreSQL

A presentation delivering detailed examples of where MySQL has gone wrong in its development of its most powerful resource, the community. Practical examples will be provided including what PostgreSQL is doing today in grass roots efforts to build, solidify, and grow not only its community but its contributor base as well.

Counter points will be provided to show where PostgreSQL has learned from MySQL and is taking what it has learned further, through its worldwide network of supporters.

Specific topics will include:

• User group initiation
• Advocacy efforts
• The feature game
• The right way
• Building a community through coopetition (competition + co-operation)
• How commercial friction invigorates the community
• Induction of newbies