James Mickens: Legendary Database Systems Talk
James Mickens’ “Computers Are a Sadness, I Am the Cure” remains a classic for anyone navigating the SQL vs. NoSQL debate. It skewers hype-driven architecture decisions while still surfacing genuine technical lessons.
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Key Takeaways
- Architecture decisions have trade-offs; don’t rely on buzzwords when choosing data stores.
- Operational simplicity and clear failure modes often trump theoretical scalability.
- Humour can defuse tension when discussing entrenched platform opinions across teams.