"We've all heard the story of the nightmare application that calls the database 10 millions times an hour to add 2+2." Actually, I've never heard this story.

"We've all heard the story of the nightmare application that calls the database 10 millions times an hour to add 2+2." Actually, I've never heard this story. This article takes many things for granted. Yes, a 1 terrabyte drive costs $100 and a cloud customer pays $1800/year for that storage - but its not like I can just buy the drive, sit it on my desk and get the same experience.