Sigh. Maybe I wasn't clear, but two clues in what I said, "straight SQL isn't a good interface for programmers", and "let's build a relational database" Every

Sigh. Maybe I wasn't clear, but two clues in what I said, "straight SQL isn't a good interface for programmers", and "let's build a relational database" Every time I bring this up, someone misunderstands me. I'll explain it again: I want a real RDBMS, I want ACID, I want transactions, constraints, triggers, foreign keys, etc, I just don't want the brain-dead SQL the language to interface with it. Preferably something with lispy syntax and a manual override on the planner (not hints, but full-blown "I'm in control now") Here's what I wrote about it a few years ago: http://arohner.blogspot.com/2009/04/db-rant.html http://arohner.blogspot.com/2009/04/db-rant.html