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I've never seen a single mysql database where there was no toe shooting happening. People just don't seem to miss their toes. In 100% of the cases where you used mysql, postgresql was a better option in every way. It isn't letting perfect be the enemy of good, it is saying "don't use bad software when there's good software available".

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