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> I know nothing about J and JSoftware, but this reads like an Aprils fools joke. Is it?

To me it reads as being colored by a very specific tool bias. For example:

>> The key difference between Jd and most other database systems is that Jd comes with a fully integrated and mature programming language.

Most major database systems come with a fully integrated and mature programming language.

>> Row orientation works for small amounts of data.

It works for a different data access pattern. Row vs column is a tradeoff spectrum. Data size is just one dimension of the analysis.

>> Row oriented is slavishly tied to the design ideas of filing cabinets and manila folders. Column oriented embraces computers.

Pretty hyperbolic.



> Most major database systems come with a fully integrated and mature programming language.

Like ... pl/[pg]sql? Not exactly a joy to write.


Still is a fully integrated and mature programming language though.

And I do believe you wouldn't have any issue finding people who think the same of J.


How integrated? Most of jd is written in j. It is also expected that the app performing—or at least handling—the queries be written in j.

And regarding maturity—j has libraries, debugger, etc.




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