Yes but databases are not your normal application, library or tool. They require a fair degree of expert knowledge and I agree even more are a critical componen

Yes but databases are not your normal application, library or tool. They require a fair degree of expert knowledge and I agree even more are a critical component. I would much rather choose a battle tested database that has the features I want, performs well to my testing and profiling than "familiar" looking code. Because good looking code is really more often or not familiar looking code. So unless the OP is an expert I believe basing the most critical aspect of your application just because the code isn't to your liking is sort of asinine.