Putting all SQL into the database gets you two huge advantages: First, all relations and dependencies are visible for DDL changes, and what the code uses is eas

Putting all SQL into the database gets you two huge advantages: First, all relations and dependencies are visible for DDL changes, and what the code uses is easy to see without looking through the code. Second, a test database can use (near) live data with the new DDL and new code, making testing much better especially for non-development staff who can spot issues based on the data or UX.