> Everything you've pointed out are great examples of technical demerits... but none that really transfer over in any negative way to the business besides devel

> Everything you've pointed out are great examples of technical demerits... but none that really transfer over in any negative way to the business besides developer frustration. > Most businesses don't know what they need until they're a few years in, and database software isn't going to be on any execs top 100 list of things troubling the company. A database is a developer tool, it should be evaluated on its technical merits. If its frustrating for developers, it means its harder and more expensive for the business to get what it wants.