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> Are database semantics not useful or well understood? Sort of, yeah. Consider how many command line programs will accept a file as an input parameter vs. how
by Asraelite 3y ago
> Are database semantics not useful or well understood?
Sort of, yeah. Consider how many command line programs will accept a file as an input parameter vs. how many will accept an SQL query.
Existing tooling is predominantly designed to work with files so depending on what you're trying to accomplish, you may have a lot more work to do when using a database.
- MichaelZuo 3y agoThat’s an interesting point, in terms of shrink wrapped software its easily 100x more software that will accept a file input.
- qubex 3y agoWell yes, but also it varies… on IBM AS/400 machines running OS/400 (currently iSeries if I’m not mistaken) the file system is basically a database and commands basically parse queries.
- vineyardmike 3y agoAnd as well all know, an IBM AS/400 is the most common computer for serious software development in 2024.
- qubex 3y agoWhy bother staying silent when one can slide some sarcasm in, eh?