a4bb5c7b2e
`Item_func_group_concat::add()` decided whether a row was a duplicate
by checking whether `Unique::elements_in_tree()` had grown after
`unique_add()`:
uint count= unique_filter->elements_in_tree();
unique_filter->unique_add(get_record_pointer());
if (count == unique_filter->elements_in_tree())
row_eligible= FALSE;
`Unique` flushes its whole in-memory tree to disk when it runs out of
memory, and `elements_in_tree()` only counts what is still in memory.
After the first flush the test says nothing about the rows that were
already spilled.
**MDEV-11563** made this harmless for `GROUP_CONCAT(DISTINCT x)` by
building the result in `val_str()` from `unique_filter->walk()`, which
merges the spilled parts back in. It left the `ORDER BY` case alone.
There the result comes from the sort tree, which `add()` fills gated by
`row_eligible`, so the defect is still fully live.
Both directions of the failure are reachable, depending on how often
the filter flushes relative to the insert:
1. Duplicates reach the result. 100 rows holding 50 distinct values
give all 100 values back.
2. Rows are lost. 30 distinct rows of 2000 bytes give one value back.
`JSON_ARRAYAGG(DISTINCT x ORDER BY y)` fails in the same way.
Fixed by not filling the sort tree from `add()` when `DISTINCT` is
used. `val_str()` now walks the merged `unique_filter` into the sort
tree and then walks the sort tree, so the rows are sorted after the
duplicate filtering is complete instead of during it.
`Unique::walk()` merges everything it flushed, so the sort tree can be
handed more rows than fit in memory. `insert_to_order_tree()` repacks
it on the same memory budget `add()` used, and a walk that runs out of
memory sets `result_cut`, so the user gets a cut value warning rather
than a silently short result.
**Behaviour change.** `ORDER BY` does not order rows that tie on the
ordering expression, and which of them comes first changes here. It
used to follow the order the rows were read in; it now follows the
order the duplicate filter keeps them in. Unlike the old order, the new
one depends on neither the memory available nor the physical row order.
`main.gconcat_distinct_spill` checks that, and `main.func_gconcat`
records one such tie.
MariaDB Server
MariaDB Server is one of the most widely deployed open source relational databases. It is built by a global community of contributors together with the MariaDB Foundation and MariaDB plc, and it powers workloads from small applications to large-scale production systems.
MariaDB began as a fork of MySQL, led by the original MySQL developers, and it maintains a high degree of MySQL compatibility. It has since grown into a database with its own capabilities, including native vector search, multiple pluggable storage engines, synchronous clustering, and analytical features, while remaining a straightforward migration target for existing MySQL deployments.
Key features
- Native vector search. A built-in VECTOR data type with approximate nearest-neighbour indexing (HNSW), available since MariaDB 11.8 with no extension required.
- Pluggable storage engines. InnoDB (default for transactional workloads), Aria, MyRocks, ColumnStore for analytics, Spider for sharding, and S3 for archival, among others.
- Replication and clustering. Asynchronous, semi-synchronous, and parallel replication with global transaction IDs, plus Galera synchronous multi-primary clustering.
- Advanced SQL. Common table expressions and recursive CTEs, window functions, system-versioned (temporal) tables, sequences, and a broad set of JSON functions.
- MySQL and Oracle compatibility. Wire-protocol and syntax compatibility with MySQL, plus an Oracle SQL mode supporting PL/SQL-style stored routines.
- Spatial and full-text search. GIS data types and functions, and built-in full-text indexing.
- Security. Role-based access control, pluggable authentication (ed25519, PAM, GSSAPI, and more), data-at-rest encryption, and TLS for connections.
Documentation
- Project home, community, and getting involved
- Reference manual and release notes
- MariaDB compared to MySQL
Releases
MariaDB Server follows a yearly long-term support (LTS) model alongside quarterly rolling releases. Binary LTS releases are maintained for three years and are recommended for production; rolling releases deliver new features sooner with a shorter support window.
For the current version and full history, see Releases and the MariaDB release calendar.
Installing
Packages and installation instructions for all supported platforms are available at https://mariadb.org/download/.
Building from source
To build MariaDB from source and run the test suite, follow the developer guide
It covers building the code correctly, running the MariaDB testing framework, and choosing the right branch to target for contributions.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome, from code and documentation to bug reports and reviews. See CONTRIBUTING.md to get started, and CODING_STANDARDS.md for code style. Contributors and community members are recognised in CREDITS.
Getting help
- Zulip chat
- Maria Discuss mailing list
- Bug reports
- Security vulnerabilities: see SECURITY.md
Licensing
MariaDB Server is licensed under version 2 of the GNU General Public License (GPLv2), without the "any later version" clause. This is inherited from MySQL. License information is in the COPYING file, and third-party license information is in the THIRDPARTY file.
About MariaDB Foundation
MariaDB is brought to you by the MariaDB Foundation and MariaDB plc. The MariaDB Foundation is the custodian of the MariaDB Server codebase, ensuring it stays open and that anyone can contribute. See CREDITS for details on the Foundation and the people developing MariaDB.
MySQL, the base of MariaDB, is a product and trademark of Oracle Corporation, Inc.