# MariaDB Internals

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This section contains background information, mostly aimed at engineers developing MariaDB features.
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[mariadb-internals-documentation-merging-into-mariadb](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/product-development/mariadb-internals/mariadb-internals-documentation-merging-into-mariadb)
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[mariadb-source-code-internals](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/product-development/mariadb-internals/mariadb-source-code-internals)
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[using-mariadb-with-your-programs-api](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/product-development/mariadb-internals/using-mariadb-with-your-programs-api)
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