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MariaDB to add GitHub star promotion in client prompt and server logs
Key points
- MariaDB client prompt will display a GitHub star request.
- Server logs will also include the GitHub star promotion.
- The change is designed for easy backporting to older releases.
- The promotional text can be updated for future campaigns.
GitHub Star Promotion Integration
MariaDB is implementing a new feature that will display a message in its client prompt and server logs. This message will encourage users to star the MariaDB server project on GitHub, directing them to the project's repository.
Implementation Details
The promotional line will appear in the MariaDB client prompt, alongside standard connection information, and within the server logs as a 'Note'. The implementation is designed to allow for easy cherry-picking to older MariaDB releases, ensuring broader reach. Additionally, the text itself can be modified in the future to promote other initiatives.
Purpose and Impact
The primary goal of this change is to increase MariaDB's visibility and community engagement on GitHub. By prompting users directly within the client and logs, MariaDB seeks to gather more stars, which can help in discovery and indicate project popularity to potential new users and contributors.
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Primary sources
GitHub cmc_internal/api GitHub github/collect GitHub _view_fragments/voltron GitHub MariaDB/server GitHub _private/browser GitHub get-started/accessibilityReporting from
MariaDB will include a line in its client prompt and server logs encouraging users to star the project on GitHub. This change aims to increase MariaDB's visibility and community engagement on the platform.