> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mariadb.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/reference/product-development/server-development.md).

# Server Development

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This section contains background information, mostly aimed at engineers developing MariaDB features.
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[MariaDB Server Roadmap](/docs/server/reference/product-development/server-development/mariadb-server-roadmap.md)
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Provides a high-level view of upcoming features, version release schedules, and the strategic direction for MariaDB Server development.
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[Working with GitHub](/docs/server/reference/product-development/server-development/working-with-github.md)
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Outlines the workflow for contributing to MariaDB via GitHub, including branch management, pull requests, and coding standards for developers.
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[Debugging & Troubleshooting](/docs/server/reference/product-development/mariadb-fault-finding.md)
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Offers deep-dive technical guides for diagnosing server issues, including trace file generation, debugger usage, and analyzing core dumps or memory usage.
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[Quality Assurance](/docs/server/reference/product-development/server-development/quality.md)
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Details the processes and methodologies used to ensure code quality, focusing on testing frameworks and bug verification during development.
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[MariaDB Development Tools](/docs/server/reference/product-development/server-development/tools.md)
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A guide to the essential software and utilities recommended for building, testing, and optimizing MariaDB Server code.
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