# Using MariaDB with Your Programs (API)

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This section contains background information, mostly aimed at engineers developing MariaDB features.
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[progress-reporting](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/product-development/mariadb-internals/using-mariadb-with-your-programs-api/progress-reporting)
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[libmysqld](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/product-development/mariadb-internals/using-mariadb-with-your-programs-api/libmysqld)
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[non-blocking-client-library](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/product-development/mariadb-internals/using-mariadb-with-your-programs-api/non-blocking-client-library)
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