TLDR Web Dev · OPINIONS & ADVICE

PERF IS NOT ENOUGH

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Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

Databases often focus excessively on benchmark performance, overlooking the fact that a subjectively better user experience is often more important. The rate at which a database improves, ease of use, and how it integrates into existing workflows are all factors that can be more important when choosing a database over just raw performance. Focusing on a streamlined user experience that empowers quick analysis can sometimes offer a better edge than single-metric performance gains.