[thirsteh]

Sure it is. MySQL is just a database with fewer features (and less rigid ACID compliance.) Like SQLite vs. MSSQL or PG vs. Vertica. Different tools for different jobs.

[ibotty]

"Different tools for different jobs"

that's exactly the (or better: one) point of the article. no disagreement here, right?

[thirsteh]

Nope :)