I like MySQL. I like Open Source. But one has to be realistic about their limitations. Blind faith is dangerous in all contexts.
And, while I’m not above allowing myself a grim smile when the bad guys end up shooting themselves in the foot:
http://gigaom.com/cloud/facebook-trapped-in-mysql-fate-worse-than-death/
I’m not churlish enough not to acknowledge a positive piece of transparency when I see it, in stark contrast to others I could mention…
