I think you hit on a point with git and sql I made in a different context.

Removing friction from the context and flow. For what git and sql do, they arguably have the most efficient and effective work flows for their purposes.

Managing complexity becomes unavoidable for certain problems, so for challenges of the tool, sometimes, it's simple the challenge of the problem.

I would say his point is not articulated well. Tools should be less toilsome and provide faster feedback loops.