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Model Context Protocol – MCP is the winner of the MariaDB AI RAG Hackathon integration track

We recently announced the winners of  the MariaDB AI RAG hackathon that we organized together with the Helsinki Python meetup group. Let’s deep dive into the integration track winner. …

Helsinki Python Hackathon –  a role model for future MariaDB hackathons!

One of the most fun and rewarding activities the past two-three months has been working with the participants in the Helsinki Python hackathon on MariaDB Vector. …

Helsinki Python meetup with AI RAG and MariaDB Foundation

The Helsinki Python meetup on Tuesday 27th May was hosted by MariaDB Foundation with nearly 100 participants of the 2600+ members of the Helsinki python meetup community.  …

The Round Table Expands: A Queen’s Reflections on Unity and Momentum

Legend says Queen Guinevere once presided over a court where knights debated honor and destiny. In my version, the knights bring code diffs, sponsorship agreements, and opinions on open source governance. …

Releasing MariaDB for Universities: Lecture Materials for a New Generation

We have long had a vision: that learning relational databases with MariaDB should be accessible to everyone — students, educators, and self-learners alike. Today, MariaDB Foundation and MariaDB plc together take a major step forward in realizing that vision. …