debunking the myth that performance is the ultimate measure of success in databases. The author discusses how factors like ease of use, ecosystem integration, and user experience play a bigger role in choosing the right database. They highlight the importance of looking at performance from the user’s perspective, not just the database’s speed. The article also touches on how benchmarks can be misleading and ultimately, the key is to choose a database that aligns with your needs and can adapt to future changes. The author shares personal experiences and industry insights to emphasize the evolving nature of performance metrics in the database world.
https://motherduck.com/blog/perf-is-not-enough/