As a counterpoint, I would say "is it pragmatic to solve complex database issues in the middle of the night?" or "Do you prioritise fire safety or fire fighting

As a counterpoint, I would say "is it pragmatic to solve complex database issues in the middle of the night?" or "Do you prioritise fire safety or fire fighting" Using the wrong tool for the job will sometimes be pragmatic. But sometimes it will burn you, burn you hard, and it'll always be in the middle of the night (note the article's graph starts at midnight :-)). As long as you accept that, all is good in the world! What often happens though is that people set out with a simple aim, and rather than spending a litle bit of time honesting looking at what's out there, they re-invent the wheel. Because "How hard can it be?"