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Why do people think ACID is some panacea for every database problem ? It doesn't save you from data loss. It doesn't help you scale. It doesn't make it easier to manage. It doesn't actually help with 99% of the problems you typically experience with a database.

A more measured, intelligent consideration of pros/cons is needed.



>> A more measured, intelligent consideration of pros/cons is needed.

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