alt Hacker NewsI think one part that is overlooked by people who want to replace sql, is just how popular sql is with programmers. Maybe its just me, but sql is one of my favourite languages that i deal with on a regular basis.
I think its similar to regex that way. There are deficiencies that are hard to objectively defend, but at the end of the day its something i enjoy using and gets the job done.
Add pure C to the list. I enjoy building things in it but boy what a horrible language it is.
I accept SQL as an industry standard,and i've been solely focusing on databases for th4 last decade or so, but it is such a horrible language nevertheless...